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Ten Commandments Do Not Covet

Ten Commandments Do Not Covet Have you heard this song from the rock group Queen? Listen to the first 1 min 17 secs

The Ten Commandments Exodus 20: 17 Do Not Covet The opening words and the title of the song, “I want it all!” could be said by many of us; especially King Ahab who we will read about later. Now is a good time to have a prayer before you start the lesson.

The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20: 17 The word ‘covet’ is not one that many of us use today. It is similar to jealousy and envy, but, unlike them is directed at the thing we want rather than the person that has it. It means wanting something you don’t need so much that your thoughts keep going back to it and how you can get it, usually by breaking at least one of God’s laws!

The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20: 17 Think about 3 things you really want. Why do you want them? Is there any harm in wanting them? If you can discuss this with an adult. In today’s lesson we see the dangers of always craving for something and how it can affect our lives. Here is a cartoon about being jealous; again if you can, discuss with a parent.

The Ten Commandments: 1 Kings 21: 1 -22 As in previous weeks an Old Testament story illustrates the commandment we are learning about. It involves another King, an ordinary man and another Prophet. 1 st Kings 21: 1 -22. Read the passage first before watching the video clip (as is often the case the clip uses ‘extras’ to get our attention).

The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20: 17 The speaker in this clip does a really good job of helping us understand what this Bible passage is about.

The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20: 17 Read what the Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the believers who live in the city of Phillipi. Remember he was in prison (probably in Rome) when he wrote this letter. Phillipians 4: 10 -13 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20: 17 Being discontented with what we have displeases God. He has given us so many wonderful things to enjoy. If we spend more time wishing for the things that we haven’t got instead of enjoying what we have, we need to STOP! We should learn to be grateful for what we have and learn to be content. It’s not easy but perhaps this week you could write a note (or take a photo) of something you have been grateful for each day. Now would be a kind time to say a ‘Thank you’ prayer.

The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20: 17 Lastly, here a couple of songs to sing/listen to. The first one we have sung in Central (maybe some time ago!) and the other is a bit more modern. God Bless, Colin