You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. (Exodus 20:17)
A more modern equivalent phrase could be Keeping up with the Jones' .
Why did God save this commandment to be the last one?
Is this commandment a cause of evil actions?
Is this commandment based on internal thought more than actions?
Can you covet and be satisfied with what you posses?
Are you happy if you are not satisfied with what you posses?
Is it a sin to be wealthy?
Is it a sin to be greedy?
Should someone who works hard obtain more possessions?
Can working hard all of the time improve your satisfaction with life?
Can coveting create hatred for those with more possessions than us?
When do you have enough?
How do you judge if you have enough to be satisfied?
Can a focus on God reduce reliance on possessions?
Can a focus on serving others reduce desire for possessions?
Do more possessions make you a better person?
Do possessions make you happier?
Can sharing possessions allow people to posses less for themselves?
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