The Hidden Poison of Coveting: Why Your Heart Wants What It Can't Have | Under God Ep 164

Are you unknowingly craving what’s not yours? Discover how coveting leads to social rot and how Christ offers true contentment.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction & Banter

01:00 - Final Commandment: “Do Not Covet”

03:00 - Why the 10th Commandment Goes to the Heart

05:30 - Coveting Connects to All Other Commandments

10:30 - Cultural Examples of Covetousness

13:00 - What Is the Biblical Definition of Coveting?

15:30 - Prophecy: A New Heart (Ezekiel 36)

18:00 - Lust of the Flesh, Eyes, Pride of Life

21:00 - Discontent as Modern Slavery

23:00 - Paul on Coveting & Contentment (Romans 7, Philippians 4)

26:00 - Marketing, Social Media & the Comparison Trap

29:00 - What Satisfies You: Cheeseburgers or Christ?

33:00 - Practical Ways to Break the Power of Coveting

36:00 - Ten Commandments: A Mirror, Not a Checklist

38:00 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
* Exodus 20:17 – “You shall not covet…” (10th Commandment)
* Ezekiel 36:26-27 – God promises a new heart and spirit
* Romans 7:7-8 – Paul explains how the law reveals sin
* Philippians 4:11-13 – Learning to be content in all things
* James 1:14-15 – Desire gives birth to sin, sin gives birth to death
* Genesis 3 – Eve's temptation and the Fall
* Galatians 5:16 – Walk by the Spirit to overcome flesh
* Matthew 5:6 – Hunger and thirst for righteousness
* John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life…”
* Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by renewing your mind

✅ KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Coveting is a heart issue that underpins other sins

✅ Contentment in Christ is the only antidote to discontent

✅ Social media & modern culture fuel unhealthy comparisons

✅ Generosity and gratitude are spiritual weapons against coveting

💭 TODAY’S QUESTION
What’s one thing you’ve been tempted to covet lately—and how can you replace that desire with contentment in Christ?
Let us know in the comments 👇

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