Chris Taylor
August 18, 2021
Wednesday Night Worship Service, August 18, 2021
Series Title: Kingdom Rules!
Text: Exodus 20:17
Title: The Danger of Discontentment
Big Idea: The key to Christian joy is being content in Christ!
- What does it mean to covet?
“Covetousness is about the heart. It is about desire. It may or may not lead to an act, but even if there is no act, it is still wrong because our desire should be on the God who made us and redeemed us.” — Tony Merida
- Why do we covet?
We have a __________ problem.
We have a _______ problem.
We have a ___________ problem.
- What does coveting reveal?
“Coveting is idolatry (Col. 3:5). It says I can’t live without that person, place, or possession. It makes a god out of our desires.” — Kevin DeYoung
A covetous heart reveals discontentment.
Warnings in the Bible:
See Romans 1:22-25; 1 John 2:15-17; 1 Timothy 6:10; Ephesians 5:5; James 4:2-4
- What’s the remedy?
Change your _________!
See Matthew 6:33
Rest in the Lord!
See Matthew 11:28-30
Trust in the Lord for salvation, and trust in the Lord for your daily needs.
See Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8; Matthew 6:11
Give thanks to the Lord!
See Psalm 107:1; Colossians 2:6-7
Be ____________ in the Lord!
See 1 Timothy 6:6; Philippians 4:11; Hebrews 13:5
We must ___________ our hearts and minds around the glory of God!
See Philippians 3:8-11
Diagnostic questions:
- Do you rejoice when the Lord blesses others? Is that your initial heart-reflex?
- Do you find your heart constantly wandering toward what others have? What do you spend most of your time thinking about?
- Do you regularly practice thanksgiving?
- Is Christ enough?
Discussion Questions:
- Where have you struggled with the tenth commandment?
- How are you guarding your heart against coveting, and how can you grow here?
- How does Jesus truly satisfy His people?