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1 Timothy 6:6-10
These verses show how we can know—if we are honest with ourselves—when we are coveting: by the fruit produced! Lust "drown[s] men in destruction and perdition" and "pierces one through with many sorrows." When we want something so badly we are not happy without it, we are coveting. Coveting's emotional effect is sorrow, pain, remorse, guilt, restlessness, and dissatisfaction.
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Tenth Commandment (1998)Related Topics: Coveting | Covetousness | Dissatisfaction | Lust | Lust Creates Dissatisfaction | Lust Creates Guilts | Lust Creates Remorse | Lust Creates Restlessness | Lust Creates Sorrow | Remorse | Restlessness | Sin Creates Guilt | Sin Creates Restlessness | Sorrow | Tenth Commandment | The Tenth Commandment
1 Timothy 6:6-11
The apostle Paul tells Timothy that "godliness with contentment is great gain" and that, instead of possessions, we should be pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Paul learned to be content in whatever state he was in (Philippians 4:11). Jesus Christ set our primary goal as seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). The inevitable result of doing this will be wonderful blessings and eternal life.
Martin G. Collins
The Tenth Commandment
1 Timothy 6:9-10
Covetousness produces only negative results like theft, lying, murder, harmful lusts, and apostasy. Only sorrow comes from covetousness—and eventually death, if it is allowed to dominate a person's mind.
Martin G. Collins
The Tenth CommandmentOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing 1 Timothy 6:9:
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Matthew 13:22-23
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Mark 4:18-20
Mark 4:18-19
Luke 8:14-15
Luke 8:14
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