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Hi pple, sorry that I took so long with this:

HOW TO FIND TRUE CONTENTMENT

Exodus 20:17

The Curse of Covetousness

WHat is covetousness?

In simple English, covet=insatiable craving to acquire things; usually in the areas of:

- Poisition
- Posessions
- Property

5 Curses of Covetousness:

1. Slavery - Genesis 13

2. Evil Temptation - Matt 4:8; 1 Kings 21:5

3. Death

4. Worries - Ecclesiastes 5:12

5. Conflict - James 4:1

CURE FOR CONTENTMENT:

1. RESIST comparing to others - 2 Corinthians 10:12

2. REJOICE in what you have - Ecclesiastes 5:18

3. RELEASE what I have to help others - 1 Timothy 6:17

4. REFOCUS on what's going to last - 2 Corinthians 4:18

Questions to think about:

- What fills our mind in our spare moments is often what we really worship. What is on your mind?
- Which do we look forward to most? A time of worship or fellowship, or a good day's shopping?
- How do we share the good news of Jesus to someone whose life revolves around possessions?

Application:

- Think of something you have always wanted badly, get it and give it away to someone.
- Make a financial contribution to an organisation or person.

What do you all think? Lets open this up to discussion.

Cheers,
Jonathan