Possessions: Coveting What You See

JP taught that access to God’s Kingdom means little if we don’t truly love Him. From 1 John 2:15–17, he showed that pleasure, possessions, and position apart from God pull our hearts away from loving Him.

The pursuit of pleasure apart from God

The pursuit of possessions apart from God 

The pursuit of position apart from God

Life Group Discussion:

What desires or habits are shaping your appetite right now, and how are they affecting your love for God?

What is something you want right now, and how can you tell if that desire is rooted in gratitude or coveting?

In what situations do you find yourself most concerned with how others see you?