Covetousness
Homilist
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you…


I. Covetousness in life SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

1. Unnatural.

2. Immoral.

3. Pernicious.

II. Covetousness in life INTERFERES WITH CONTENTMENT. It is in the heart like the tide in the sea, allowing no rest.

III. Covetousness in life is INCONSISTENT WITH CONFIDENCE IN GOD.

(Homilist.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

WEB: Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."




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