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Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times

ST64: Do Not Covet (Ten Commandments Series)

Jan 3, 2025
The hosts dive into the Tenth Commandment, unraveling the real meaning of 'covet' with a dash of humor. They discuss the nuances of desire and its impact on relationships, emphasizing a deeper connection with God versus worldly desires. Midlife reflections reveal the quest for true fulfillment and aligning desires with divine will. A thought-provoking look at biblical altars illustrates the theme of divine grace over human ambition. The significance of the Ten Commandments in understanding grace and redemption through faith is also explored.
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Quick takeaways

  • Covetousness reflects internal desire rather than external action, illustrating how true wrongdoing begins in the heart and not in material longing.
  • Desire can serve as either a constructive or destructive force, necessitating self-reflection on its alignment with spiritual fulfillment and relationship with God.

Deep dives

Understanding Covetousness

The concept of covetousness, central to the discussion, is interpreted as a desire that can lead people astray. This commandment, which warns against coveting what belongs to others, highlights the internal nature of desire rather than external actions, emphasizing that true wrongdoing starts in the heart. The Hebrew word for covet, 'hamad', denotes a broad term for desire, suggesting that not all desire is inherently negative, thus raising the question of the nature of our desires. The podcast draws attention to the distinction between jealousy as a potentially positive trait in certain biblical contexts versus covetousness which embodies a disordered desire for what one does not possess.

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