The Right Side of the Coin

Coveting means “to be consumed with desire for, to yearn or hunger for, to have one’s heart set on.”

It’s no different today… I want, and I want, and I want some more.

What’s the end game? There’s a never-ending desire for more, because, well… there’s always the lure for more, right?! It’s the sin in who we are.

Does this mean we’re doomed? Absolutely not.

Ultimately, the goal of every Christian should be to live a Christ-centered life and pursue things that glorify God and bring us (and others) closer to Jesus. Starting with these two questions is fundamental to approaching our pursuits:

1. How do I align to God’s will?
2. And am I in step with the Holy Spirit?

They can be a lifesaver—and a critical forcing function in helping you avoid the “other side of the coin.” On the one side, goals aligned to God’s will and His Spirit are rooted in surrender, humility and a focus on eternal things. On the other side, goals aligned to MY will are generally rooted in things of the flesh, like pride and greed, and a focus on earthly outcomes. If I’m not careful, what starts as a healthy dream can quickly become an unhealthy pursuit of things God doesn’t intend for me to have.

But there is an antidote to coveting that can keep us on track. We call it the 5 Pillars of Financial Discipleship.