“Covetousness – The Mother of All Sins” Exodus 20:17


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“Covetousness – The Mother of All Sins” Exodus 20:17

I. An Explanation of Covetousness
A. It is a heart problem – Mark 7:20-23; Ephesians 5:3
B. It is a hidden problem – Luke 16:13-16
C. It is a hideous problem – Romans 1:29; Ephesians 5:5
II. An Examination of Covetousness
A. An example from the Old Testament – Joshua 7:20-22
B. An example from the New Testament – Luke 12:14-21
III. An Expulsion of Covetousness
A. We need a realization of this sin – Romans 7:7
B. We need a resistance to this sin – Col. 3:5; Romans 13:8-10
C. We need a replacement to this sin
1. Fill our minds with the Word of God – Psalm 119:36
2. Fill our hearts with contentment in the Lord – Hebrews 13:5
3. Fill our spirit with generosity – 2nd Cor, 9:5