Coveting God (Psalm 19)

Our Lord commands us not to have a thought that would wander from His goodness.  This is a rather difficult command for us to do when we consider that our affections and desires are not set on the Lord as they ought to be set upon the Lord. So, how do we proceed in the confidence of Christ?  How do we proceed in the work of the Lord seeking to honor our Christ as His redeemed?

Coveting and Idolatry (Ephesians 5:5)

The Apostle Paul gives the warning that if someone covets they are giving into idolatry. If someone gives into idolatry then they do not have the kingdom of God. So, as we all struggle with idolatry does that mean we do not have Christ? If we struggle with coveting does that mean we do not have Christ? How do we proceed to serve the Lord while having this propensity to struggle against his will?

The Absurdity of Struggle (Matthew 26:36-46 (LD 44; COD Head 5 Art. 4)

The Christian life is something that ebbs and flows with ups and downs.  There are times when we face tests and struggle to persevere through those tests.  There are also times when we face temptations in the weakness of our flesh making it challenging to persevere through this life.  How do we keep a proper perspective on heaven?  How do we keep our focus on the goal of heaven and glory?  Where do we find our strength and power?  What can we learn from Christ interacting with his disciples?