Ep. 98. Exodus 20:17 - The Tenth Commandment: What Does "Do Not Covet" Really Mean?

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonate... Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit http://crossway.org/the10commandments to learn how to get thirty percent off with a free Crossway plus account. In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will finish their series on the Ten Commandments by discussing the tenth commandment: “Do not covet.” They read Exodus 20:17 and explain coveting as a deep craving for what belongs to someone else, not just noticing something you like. The conversation looks at how coveting is connected to envy, comparison, and discontentment, and why it can be hard to spot because it happens in the heart. They also talk through Scripture passages that expose coveting and point to contentment in Christ (including James 1, John 6, Luke 18, Romans 7, and Matthew 23). You will hear practical diagnostic questions to help you identify what you feel entitled to and what might cause you to “walk away sad” from Jesus. A key takeaway is that gratitude and contentment are central to fighting covetousness in everyday life. If this helped you, share it with a friend who is learning the Ten Commandments. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Bible Show 00:00:15 - Ending the Ten Commandments series 00:01:02 - Reading Exodus 20:17 (Do not covet) 00:01:57 - What does “coveting” mean? 00:02:34 - Wanting vs. coveting (compulsive longing) 00:03:12 - The Greek word Epithumeo (desire/craving) 00:03:42 - A picture of desire in ancient Greek thought 00:05:24 - Why this shows up in stories and culture 00:07:55 - Deuteronomy’s wording and the heart issue 00:10:00 - Proverbs 21: craving without labor 00:10:48 - James 1: desire leading to sin 00:12:12 - Good ambition vs. sinful coveting 00:14:50 - Common categories people covet 00:19:55 - Where coveting can lead if unchecked 00:26:31 - God judges the heart (the Lord looks on the heart) 00:28:34 - Nobody is immune to coveting 00:34:10 - John 6: seeking Jesus for bread, not for Jesus 00:37:48 - The rich young ruler (Luke 18) and the heart test 00:42:42 - Romans 7: coveting exposes sin in the heart 00:45:56 - Matthew 23: cleaning the outside vs. the inside 00:54:55 - Contentment and gratitude as the opposite of coveting 00:55:58 - Philippians 4: learning the secret of contentment 00:01:02:10 - “Our hearts are restless” and redirecting desire 00:01:06:53 - Closing prayer and final encouragements Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #TenCommandments #DoNotCovet #Exodus20 #BibleStudy #BibleForBeginners #NewChristian #ChristianTeaching #James1 #John6 #Luke18 #Romans7 #Matthew23 #Philippians4 #Hebrews13 #Psalm23