<p>Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?</p><p>Donate Here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO">https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO</a></p><p></p><p>Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://crossway.org/the10commandments">http://crossway.org/the10commandments</a> to learn how to get thirty percent off with a free Crossway plus account.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Like, comment, and subscribe for more.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Bible Show</p><p>00:00:15 - Ending the Ten Commandments series</p><p>00:01:02 - Reading Exodus 20:17 (Do not covet)</p><p>00:01:57 - What does “coveting” mean?</p><p>00:02:34 - Wanting vs. coveting (compulsive longing)</p><p>00:03:12 - The Greek word <em>Epithumeo</em> (desire/craving)</p><p>00:03:42 - A picture of desire in ancient Greek thought</p><p>00:05:24 - Why this shows up in stories and culture</p><p>00:07:55 - Deuteronomy’s wording and the heart issue</p><p>00:10:00 - Proverbs 21: craving without labor</p><p>00:10:48 - James 1: desire leading to sin</p><p>00:12:12 - Good ambition vs. sinful coveting</p><p>00:14:50 - Common categories people covet</p><p>00:19:55 - Where coveting can lead if unchecked</p><p>00:26:31 - God judges the heart (the Lord looks on the heart)</p><p>00:28:34 - Nobody is immune to coveting</p><p>00:34:10 - John 6: seeking Jesus for bread, not for Jesus</p><p>00:37:48 - The rich young ruler (Luke 18) and the heart test</p><p>00:42:42 - Romans 7: coveting exposes sin in the heart</p><p>00:45:56 - Matthew 23: cleaning the outside vs. the inside</p><p>00:54:55 - Contentment and gratitude as the opposite of coveting</p><p>00:55:58 - Philippians 4: learning the secret of contentment</p><p>00:01:02:10 - “Our hearts are restless” and redirecting desire</p><p>00:01:06:53 - Closing prayer and final encouragements</p><p></p><p>Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://SunlitStudios.com">SunlitStudios.com</a></p><p>@TheBibleShowPodcast</p><p>@UnderTheHoodFL</p><p></p><p>Hashtags</p><p>#TenCommandments #DoNotCovet #Exodus20 #BibleStudy #BibleForBeginners #NewChristian #ChristianTeaching #James1 #John6 #Luke18 #Romans7 #Matthew23 #Philippians4 #Hebrews13 #Psalm23</p>