“Result Of Covetousness-1”
Friday, June 20, 2025Key Verse
“And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers…” (1 Kings 21:4).
Text —1 Kings 21:1-7
Message
According to Merriam-Webster, a person who is covetous is “marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another’s possessions.” This definition alone tells you why the sin of covetousness is so dangerous. When this sin grabs hold of you, it can create in you an insatiable desire to have the things that other people have.
As human beings, we have within us the potential of falling victim to the sin of covetousness. That is why God decided to address the issue by making it a commandment. The Scripture says, “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s” (Exodus 20:17). We are told that King Ahab coveted the vineyard of his neighbour, Naboth but when he could not succeed in getting it, he became devastated and even refused to eat. Unfortunately, in today’s social media-driven world dominated by young people, covetousness is even easier to indulge in and more prevalent than ever before. Always be satisfied with what you have.
Quote
Be satisfied with what you have.
Challenge
Covetousness is a sin.
Prayer for today
O God, rid me of the covetous spirit.