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11Philippians 4:12-13: “I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In

any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

A stray dog was wandering the streets one day and came upon a fairly large bone in the street. He picked up the bone and went on his merry way. As the dog was walking, he stopped on a bridge and looked over the side. To his surprise, he saw a piece of bone floating above the surface of the water. He attempted to grab for the other bone only to drop the bone in his mouth into the water. As it turned out, he was only looking at the reflection of the bone he already had. The dog had a guaranteed bone already, but he desired more.

We too can be guilty of the same discontentment that the dog in the story felt. We too lack the perspective of what it means to be content. But what does true contentment look like? The apostle Paul knew what it meant to be content, but it didn’t come to him naturally. He learned to rely on people that God used to help support him in ministry. He told the church in Philippi that he rejoiced in their renewed care of him. They showed care by providing for him, even while he was writing this letter to them in prison.

Paul claimed that he learned to be content in all circumstances. One thing we see from this is that contentment is learned. We are not naturally content. We learn it over time. We should be like Paul and learn contentment from our experiences, in any and all circumstances, no matter how positive or dire they may be.

Do Not CovetThe Learning Curve of Contentment

Pause and Reflect – Have you ever lost something due to a lack of contentment?

– Paul learned to be content in all circumstances. What does that look like to you?

– Pray and give thanks for what God has given you.

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Deuteronomy 5:21: “And you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. And you shall not desire your neighbor’s house, his field, or his male servant, or his female servant, his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.”

The last Commandment is about a sin that is committed in the mind and the heart. Coveting comes naturally to us all. From the moment a baby sees something that belongs to someone else, the coveting begins. We all need to beware of the sin of coveting because of the many sins it can lead to.

The command tells us not to covet our neighbor’s spouse or material possessions. It gets specific as to which possessions we are not to covet but does not limit itself to those possessions because coveting can lead to a multitude of sins. Coveting a neighbor’s wife can lead to adultery. Coveting a neighbor’s property can lead to stealing. This reminds us of what Jesus said about hatred toward a brother. He said in Matthew 5:21-22, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” Internal sins lead to external sins.

Jesus understood that our motivations affect our actions, and not the other way around. We should constantly be aware of what is going on inside our hearts. If we are people filled with envy, we could be driven by our envy to harm and take something from someone. As believers, we should replace our coveting with contentment in Christ. Only then will we find true satisfaction and show that our hearts have been changed through the gospel.

Do Not CovetTrue Satisfaction

Pause and Reflect – Why is it that we should be concerned about sins of the heart?

– How can the gospel help us find contentment?

– Take time to pray and thank God for what He has given you in Christ.

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Do Not CovetGod Wants People to Find Satisfaction in Him

Coveting is a sin more covert than most because it is almost exclusively an issue of the heart and can be concealed. We may not even be conscious of how our covetous heart affects our relationships with others and with God. Ultimately, coveting speaks to a dissatisfaction with God and what He has done for us.

A movie that depicts the sin of coveting is The Count of Monte Cristo, based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. Edmond Dantes, a successful merchant sailor, receives a promotion that affords

him the ability to support a family; thus he proposes to his love, Mercedes. Fernand, Edmond’s friend and rival, is so moved by jealousy that he has Edmond accused of being a traitor to his country, resulting in imprisonment. Fernand forsook his friend, destroyed his reputation, and stole his fiancée, all fueled by his hatred and jealousy of Edmond.

Like Fernand, we too can be consumed by the sin of coveting. Desiring what someone else has for our own satisfaction is a sin that can lead to disastrous consequences, as this story demonstrates.

How would you define coveting? What are some synonyms? How concerned are you about the sin of coveting? Why?

In the Tenth Commandment, God forbids us to covet something that belongs to someone else. Coveting is the craving of the heart for something we believe will give us satisfaction. Instead, coveting isolates us from others and robs us of a proper perspective of earthly things. The gospel is the only answer to covetousness, for only Jesus provides us with a way to find our satisfaction in God and His gifts. Through faith in Jesus, we are given new desires that are in line with God’s mission.

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1. God forbids us to covet what we do not have (Deut. 5:21).

Coveting is a sin that cannot be policed because we can never see it on the outside. Much like the First Commandment, which commands us to worship God, coveting is played out primarily on the inside, in the heart. We do not commonly use the term coveting; we are more familiar with the term jealousy. Yet the essence of coveting involves the misplaced cravings of the heart, and the Tenth Commandment lists different things that people should not covet.

21 “ ‘And you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. And you shall not desire your neighbor’s house, his field, or his male servant, or his female servant, his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.

Immediately we notice that God didn’t stop with “Do not covet.” Many of the other Commandments are simple, but this one gets specific for the sake of covering all the bases. Look at all the different things we are not supposed to desire.

You should not covet your neighbor’s spouse. By avoiding this sin, you can avoid an adulterous relationship.

We should not covet anyone’s possessions. In other words, we should not be concerned with “keeping up” with anyone else.

The command closes with a summary to include all things. We are not supposed to covet anything that belongs to our neighbor, namely, everyone (Luke 10:25-37).

Based on the specific objects of coveting listed in Deuteronomy 5:21, what are some comparable objects in our context that we might covet?

At the heart of coveting is discontentment with God. He is the One who supplies all of our needs. Everything that we have comes from His hand. We are not to look back at the Father who has given us life and redemption and tell Him that we are dissatisfied with what we have. We have already been given more than we deserve.

Coveting also destroys relationships with others. We become bitter toward those of whom we are envious, questioning why they have been given a blessing that we want

Voices from Church History“[Jesus] showed us that covetousness is a pitfall of the devil and hateful to God. The wise Paul even calls it idolatry, ‘perhaps as being suitable for those only who do not know God or as being equal in the balance with the defilement of those people who choose to serve sticks and stones. It is a snare of evil spirits, by which they drag down a person’s soul to the nets of hell.’ ” 1

–Cyril of Alexandria (circa 376-444)

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for ourselves. This shows that coveting violates the entire law. We cannot love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength if we are angry about what He has given us. We cannot love our neighbor if we are envious of what God has given them.

Adding to the damaging effects of coveting is the simple truth that human desires are insatiable. We don’t receive pleasure when we get what we want because we always find ourselves wanting more. It is fitting that the law mentions so many possessions because we can find ourselves coveting even after certain desires are fulfilled.

What are certain things you are inclined to long for? In what ways can we battle resentment toward God and the people who have the status or possessions we crave?

2. Coveting isolates us and robs us of eternal perspective (Luke 12:13-21).

In Luke 12, Jesus told His disciples to avoid becoming like the Pharisees and to fear God alone. In the middle of His conversation, someone from the surrounding crowd broke through and changed the issue at hand.

13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 16 And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17 and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18 And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” ’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

When has coveting caused a breakdown in your family? Your friendships? How have you seen relationships even with acquaintances be affected by coveting?

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Jesus continued, warning the man and the crowd about where this request stemmed from—greed, or covetousness. We must beware of coveting in every form that it may present itself to us because it takes our eyes off eternal things and sets them exclusively on earthly things.

To illustrate the danger of this limited perspective, Jesus went on to tell the crowd a parable in verses 16-20. A rich man’s land had a productive season, a sign of financial blessing. Since his land yielded a good harvest, he decided to save the extra. His barns were capable of storing all that he needed, but he decided to tear them down and build bigger ones in order to keep everything he had just reaped. On top of this, it seems as if he had decided to retire. He was choosing to eat, drink, and enjoy himself because he had goods that would last him for years.

This sounds like a solid, wise plan. Many of us would applaud this man for his ingenious investment. We might invite him to teach the stewardship class at our church. However, this man was selfish. Look at the use of pronouns in his monologue. He was concerned only with himself. He did not give thanks to God for the blessing, nor did he choose to be generous with others. He did not have a long-term perspective; he just focused on the now.

Then enters God: “Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” What a terrifying response! Not only did God negate the man’s plan, but He also informed him that he would die that very evening. Everything he had just come into possession of—wealth, security, status—was now gone, and he could not do anything about it. He would not be able to enjoy the empire that he had planned for himself.

Jesus closed the parable with these haunting words: “So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” This statement should strike fear into all of our hearts. Would we be so greedy that we would choose not to be generous toward God?

What is the connection between greed and coveting? How does generosity toward others relate to being generous toward God?

After this parable, Jesus contrasted storing up treasure for oneself on earth with storing up treasure in heaven (Luke 12:22-34). Treasure in heaven cannot be stolen or destroyed. It cannot be corrupted, cannot fade, will not rust, and will not break. Treasure in heaven lasts forever. And incidentally, “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (v. 34). Jesus spoke into a culture that was concerned with material wealth. Relevant for us today? Absolutely.

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We must understand that everything we would desire outside of Christ is temporary—the latest gadgets, the latest fashion trends, homes, buildings, and cars. Only the treasure that we have in Christ will last forever.

This is why God declared the rich man a fool. He lacked eternal perspective. We should not live as fools but as wise stewards of what God has given us. We should not envy what others have been given but choose to be faithful with what He has entrusted to us.

In what ways should an eternal perspective shape our plans in the present? How does coveting rob us of an eternal perspective?

3. Only the gospel can give contentment to the human heart (Phil. 4:10-14).

The Bible shows us that possessions and relationships cannot satisfy. But we all still have an inward desire to search for satisfaction, and the road to satisfaction eventually leads us back to God. He is the eternal One. He will never leave us or forsake us.

The problem is that we are separated from God by our sin. Our covetous desires point to our ultimate need to have a relationship with Him. We seek after wealth because we are spiritually poor. We seek after possessions, yet everything we have is a gift from His hand. All relationships with created beings point to our need for the all-fulfilling relationship with our Creator. Sin has corrupted our ability to see the truth, but the gospel sets us free to understand true contentment.

In chapter 4 of his Letter to the Philippians, Paul encouraged the believers in Philippi with the secret of being content in all circumstances:

10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.

Voices from the Church“Everything that we see about us that we count as our possessions only comprises a loan from God, and it is when we lose sight of this all-pervading truth that we become greedy and covetous.” 2

–Billy Graham

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Paul’s heart was not dependent on his circumstances. He would not allow his surroundings to steal his joy. Even as he wrote this letter in prison, he was still able to say that he could be content in whatever circumstance he would find himself because he would never be separated from the love of God found in Jesus Christ.

How would you define contentment? Is there such a thing as a holy discontent? In what circumstances might it be good to desire something more?

A heart gripped by the gospel finds its satisfaction in God and enjoys His gifts. Jesus assured His followers that their needs would be provided for because God would be the One to care for them (Luke 12:22-23). They did not need to covet material possessions because God would give them everything they needed. They did not have to desire after what the world offers because the greatest treasure is found in Christ. Eternal life, security, and hope are given to those who believe through the power of the gospel.

In what ways is the gospel the answer to coveting? What new desires does the gospel give us?

ConclusionIf you are in Christ, you do not need to define yourself by your possessions. You already

have the greatest gift of all! Because of the gospel, you have been made free from the law of sin and death. You are free to follow Christ, and when you die, you will be with your Creator forever in heaven, never tasting the punishment that you so rightfully deserved.

We know whether we are coveting or living with an eternal perspective by keeping track of our heart—our time, our thoughts, our emotions, and our finances will show if we covet a grand lifestyle or if we are mindful toward the kingdom of God. As we desire God’s kingdom, we’ll see our blessings and possessions being used for the spreading of the gospel to those who need to turn from their covetousness and find contentment in the only One who can satisfy.

How is our mission hindered by coveting? How is our mission supported by being content and generous?

Voices from the Church“Contentment means wanting what God wants for us rather than what we want for us. The secret to enjoying this kind of contentment is to be so satisfied with God that we are able to accept whatever he has or has not provided.” 3

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Philippians 4:10-11: “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.”

William (Bill) Wallace served as a medical missionary in China for 15 years, through numerous political uprisings, World War II, and the Communist takeover of China. He gave of his time, talents, and even food to love the Chinese people he ministered to. It was said by the Chinese, “He was one of us. He accepted our portion—all of it.” After the Communist takeover, Bill was falsely charged with espionage and subjected to inhumane treatment, brainwashing, and torture. He died a martyr’s death on February 10, 1951. Wallace experienced poverty and loneliness but remained content in his Lord even to the end. 4

Paul wrote to the church in Philippi recognizing they had cared for him through his own poverty and loneliness. Yet he penned these words not because he wanted pity but because he desired to show how he was content in his circumstance.

As believers, trusting the Lord with our lives will lead us to be content in any and all circumstances. Through this contentment, we can be mindful of those who need love and care, and especially the gospel. Many wander into the church seeking community yet leave lonely. Some churches attempt to help people through various groups and activities. While these strategies may work for some, still others continue on their way, wondering if anyone cares. It is important that we keep an eye out for those who need care and show them the love of Jesus because we have been shown the love of Jesus and are content in it.

Do Not CovetCalled to Care

Pause and Reflect – Whom has God placed in your life for you to care for?

– How can you show love toward someone who is in need?

– Ask God to put someone in your way today to whom you can show love.

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Notes

SESSION 1

1. Philip Ryken, Written in Stone (Wheaton: Crossway, 2003), 27.

2. John Chrysostom, in The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Romans, by J. B. Morris (Charleston: BiblioLife, 2009), 400.

3. Charles Spurgeon, The Parables of Our Lord, vol. 3 in Miracles and Parables of Our Lord (Grand Rapids: Baker, reprinted 1989), 413.

4. Augustine, On Romans, 75, in Romans, ed. Gerald Bray, vol. VI in Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: New Testament (Downers Grove: IVP, 1998), 330.

SESSION 2

1. Martin Luther, The Large Catechism (Milton Keynes, UK: Authentic Media Limited, 2012).

2. J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays, Living God’s Word (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012), 51.

3. Paul David Tripp, What Did you Expect?? (Wheaton: Crossway, 2010), 273.

4. Colt McCoy and Matt Carter, The Real Win (New York: Multnomah, 2013), 34.

SESSION 3

1. Kyle Idleman, Gods at War (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013), 49.

2. Augustine, On the Psalms, in Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, ed. Philip Schaff, vol. 8 (New York: Cosimo, reprinted 2007), 477.

3. Ed Stetzer, Subversive Kingdom (Nashville: B&H, 2012), 142.

SESSION 4

1. D. A. Carson, The God Who Is There (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2010), 61.

2. Martin Luther, The Small Catechism, in Basic Theological Writings, ed. Timothy Lull (Minneapolis: Augsburg Press, 2005), 321.

3. John Wesley, “Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount, Discourse IV,” in John Wesley’s Sermons: An Anthology, eds. Albert Outler and Richard Heitzenrater (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1991), 203.

SESSION 5

1. Augustine, City of God, trans. Gerald G. Walsh, Demetrius B. Zema, Grace Monahan, and Daniel J. Honan, ed. Vernon J. Bourke (New York: Doubleday, 1958), 543-44.

2. Timothy M. Pierce, Enthroned on Our Praise, vol. 4 in NAC Studies in Bible & Theology (Nashville: B&H, 2008), 71.

3. Craig L. Blomberg, “The Sabbath as Fulfilled in Christ,” in Perspectives on the Sabbath: 4 Views, ed. Christopher John Donato (Nashville: B&H, 2011), 351.

SESSION 6

1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (New York: The Modern Library, 1920), 327-28.

2. Philip Graham Ryken, Written in Stone, 132.

SESSION 7

1. Binyamin Appelbaum, “As U.S. Agencies Put More Value on a Life, Businesses Fret,” The New York Times [online], 16 February 2011 [cited 2 July 2013]. Available from the Internet: www.nytimes.com.

2. Mark F. Rooker, The Ten Commandments, vol. 7 in NAC Studies in Bible & Theology (Nashville: B&H, 2010), 127.

3. Doug McIntosh, Deuteronomy, vol. 3 in Holman Old Testament Commentary (Nashville: B&H, 2002), 72.

4. John Chrysostom, The Homilies on the Statues, trans. W. R. W. Stephens, in Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, ed. Philip Schaff, vol. 9 (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, reprint 2004), 421.

5. Augustine, Sermons 49.7, in Works of St. Augustine: A Translation for the Twenty-First Century, ed. J. E. Rotelle (Hyde Park, NY: New City Press, 1995), 3/2:338, quoted in James, 1–2 Peter, 1–3 John, Jude, ed. Gerald Bray, vol. XI in Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: New Testament (Downers Grove: IVP, 2000), 203.

SESSION 8

1. Martin Luther, The Small Catechism, in The Reformation Reader, ed. Denis Janz (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1999), 114.

2. Eric Mason, Manhood Restored (Nashville: B&H, 2013), 92-93.

3. Gregory the Great, Homily 40, quoted in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, ed. Joseph T. Lienhard, vol. III in Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Old Testament (Downers Grove: IVP, 2001), 107.

SESSION 9

1. Philip Graham Ryken, Written in Stone, 174.

2. George Müller, quoted in George Muller of Bristol, by A. T. Pierson (Waymark Books, 2010), 226.

3. Timothy Keller, Generous Justice (New York: Riverhead, 2010), 49.

SESSION 10

1. C. S. Lewis, The Last Battle (New York: HarperCollins, 1984), 127.

2. Charles H. Spurgeon, “Joseph Attacked by the Archers,” The Spurgeon Archive [online], 1 April 1855 [cited 14 September 2013]. Available from the Internet: www.spurgeon.org.

3. Cassiodorus, Explanation of the Psalms, 15.5.2, in God’s Work in the Soul, quoted in Psalms 1–50, ed. Craig Blaising and Carmen Hardin, vol. VII in Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Old Testament (Downers Grove: IVP, 2008), 114.

SESSION 11

1. Cyril of Alexandria, Commentary on the Gospel of Saint Luke, trans. R. Payne Smith (Long Island, NY: Studion, 1983), quoted in Luke, ed. Arthur Just Jr., vol. III in Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: New Testament (Downers Grove: IVP, 2003), 207.

2. Billy Graham, in Billy Graham in Quotes, ed. Franklin Graham (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2011), 161.

3. Philip Graham Ryken, Written in Stone, 212.

4. Daniel L. Akin, 10 Who Changed the World (Nashville: B&H, 2012), 29-46.

SESSION 12

1. Warren Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Colorado Springs: Cook Communications, 2001), 212.

2. Hilary, On Matthew, 4:16, quoted in Matthew 1–13, ed. Manlio Simonetti, vol. Ia in Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: New Testament (Downers Grove: IVP, 2001), 97.

3. J. D. Greear, Gospel (Nashville: B&H, 2011), 209.

SESSION 13

1. Brad Merrill, “Apple Posts Snarky Apology to Samsung on Its UK Website, in Arial,” VentureBreak [online], 26 October 2012 [cited 5 November 2013]. Available from the Internet: venturebreak.com.

2. Adrian Rogers, in Adrianisms: The Wit and Wisdom of Adrian Rogers, vol. 1 (Memphis: Love Worth Finding, 2006), 171.

3. C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity (New York: Touchstone, 1980), 95.

4. Larry Osborne, Accidental Pharisees (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012), 194.