Covetousness: The Sin Behind the Sin
Melissa and Courtney talk with Jackie Hill Perry about the sin of covetousness and how to put it to death.
The Deep Dish · Courtney Doctor, Melissa Kruger, Jackie Hill Perry
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (afp-903264-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Melissa and Courtney talk with Jackie Hill Perry about the sin of covetousness and why it’s so hard to recognize and admit. They discuss signposts that tip them off that they are coveting, the relationship between covetousness and other sins, and why we desire for others to covet what we have. Listen in if you want to get serious about putting to death the sin of covetousness in your own life.
Recommended Resources:
- The Envy of Eve by Melissa Kruger
- How to Deal With Dark Times by Tim Keller on Psalm 88
Related Content:
- Cultivating Contentment in a Covetous World
- Let’s Talk: Battling Discontentment
- Is My Desire Sour? 4 Questions To Consider
Discussion Questions:
1. Where in your life are you most tempted to feel discontentment?
2. Describe a time when something you pursued or received left you unsatisfied? What did you learn from that experience?
3. How did this discussion help you better understand the connection between covetousness and idolatry?
4. What warning signs alert you that idolatry or discontentment may be creeping into your heart?
5. In what ways have you seen God set “boundary lines in pleasant places” (Ps. 16:6) in your own life? What does this reveal about His sovereignty and love?
6. What daily practices or rhythms could help you cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and contentment in Christ?
7. How can your discussion partners pray for God to reshape your heart and desires as you grow in contentment?
Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code DEEP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Deep Dish!
Click here for more information about Women's Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition!
Click here for more information about our upcoming conference, TGCW26, June 11-13 in Indianapolis!
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.