Door of Hope Southeast The Tenth Word: Displaced Desire
Nov 24, 2025
Explore the fascinating link between desire and human nature. Discover how coveting reveals a deeper issue and why it’s considered the root problem of human desire. Uncover the dynamics of rivalry and scapegoating in society through mimetic theory. Learn how the reordering of desires towards God transforms lives, and why mutual confession is crucial in combating envy. Dive into biblical teachings that illustrate the importance of aligning desires with divine purpose and the call to trust in Christ over material possessions.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Desire Is Meant For God
- Desire is a core human faculty created for intimacy with God, not an instinct to be destroyed.
- Sin distorts desire so it fixates on what others have, producing social and personal brokenness.
Mimetic Desire Creates Rivalry
- René Girard's mimetic theory explains desire as imitation that can become rivalry.
- Imitation of others often turns admiration into covetousness and despair.
Radiohead Concert Revelation
- Josh White recounts seeing Radiohead live and feeling despair because he believed he'd never match them.
- That moment revealed how coveting others' excellence steals joy and creates identity pain.
