Beware of Covetousness

ByHighCity Media Bible Study, Christian Character Reading Time: 1 minute
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Scripture

Luke 12:15 KJV — “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

What Is Covetousness?

Coveteousness is an intense and selfish desire for what belongs to others or for more than what you need. It is a heart driven by greed, not contentment.1

How Does It Manifest?

It shows up as constant comparison, discontentment, materialism, excessive ambition, and a never-ending desire for more more money, more possessions, more status, more recognition.2

Why Is It Dangerous?

It leads to sin, destroys peace, strains relationships, causes anxiety and unhealthy competition, and can ultimately lead to spiritual downfall. It can choke your faith and make you lose sight of God’s purpose for your life.3

How Can We Escape The Trap?

By being content with what God has given us, trusting His provision, keeping our focus on eternal values, developing a thankful heart, and flling our minds with God’s Word.4

Discussion Questions

  1. What is coveteousness?
  2. How does it manifest?
  3. Why is coveteousness dangerous?
  4. How can we escape the trap?

Prayer

Lord, help me to be content with what You have given me. Keep my heart from covetousness and teach me to trust You for all that I need. Amen.

Referenced Scriptures

  1. Hebrews 13:5 KJV — “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” ↩︎
  2. James 4:1–2 KJV — “From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” ↩︎
  3. 1 Timothy 6:9–10 KJV — “But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” ↩︎
  4. Philippians 4:11–12 KJV — “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.” ↩︎

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