Keltys Worship Service, September 25, 2022

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Series Title: Rescue: The Glory of God in Exodus

Text: Exodus 20:17

Title: Kingdom Rules: The Danger of Discontentment

Big Idea: The key to Christian joy is being content in Christ!

1. What does it mean to covet?

(Hebrew – Hamāth) – It can refer to an inordinate, ungoverned, and selfish desire; lustful desires.

• To covet is to refuse to love God as He deserves to be loved.
• To covet is to refuse to love our neighbor as ourselves.

2. Why do we covet?

A. We have a __________ problem.

B. We have a _______ problem.

C. We have a ___________ problem.

3. What does coveting reveal?

A. A covetous hearts reveals one’s _______.

B. A covetous heart reveals ________________.

4. What’s the remedy?

• Change your _________!

A. _______ in the Lord!

See Matthew 11:28-30

B. _______ in the Lord for salvation and trust in the Lord for your daily needs.

See Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8; Matthew 6:11

C. Give _________ to the Lord!

See Psalm 107:1; Colossians 2:6-7

Some diagnostic questions:

1. Do you rejoice when the Lord blesses others? Is that your initial heart-reflex?

2. Do you find your heart constantly wandering toward what others have? What do you spend most of your time thinking about?

3. Do you regularly practice thanksgiving? This is the best way to safeguard against coveting.

4. Is Christ enough?

Discussion Questions:

1. Where have you struggled with the tenth commandment?

2. How are you guarding your heart against coveting and how can you grow here?

3. How does Jesus truly satisfy His people?