The Phaneroo Devotion: The Folly Of Covetousness
Apostle Grace Lubega
Hebrews 13:5 (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.”
—
Covetousness is often viewed merely as a moral weakness—the desire for what belongs to another. But at its root, covetousness is ignorance. It is ignorance of what God has already provided, of one’s identity and of our divine inheritance.
When a believer covets, they reveal a lack of understanding about what is already theirs in Christ. They strive endlessly, competing and comparing, trying to earn what heaven has already made available.
2 Peter 1:3 says, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.”
To deal with covetousness, you must firstly understand what God has made available through His Word. Covetousness weakens when you are secure in who you are and what you already have in Him.
Intentionally thank God for what He has already given you—spiritually, relationally, and materially. Gratitude suffocates comparison.
Train yourself to rejoice when others succeed. Speak well of their blessings. You attract what you celebrate.
The one who knows what is his in Christ does not chase what belongs to another—he stewards what has already been given to him. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY: Ephesians 1:3; Philippians 4:19
GOLDEN NUGGET: At its root, covetousness is ignorance. The one who knows what is his in Christ does not chase what belongs to another—he stewards what has already been given to him.
PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for the riches I have in Christ. I refuse a life of struggle or strife because they are not my portion. My eyes are open to see the inheritance You have already given me. My heart is exercised in abundance consciousness and contentment. I walk in confidence, knowing that all things are mine and I am Christ’s. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading …
