why is wanting something that your neighboor has a bad thing if it works? like an ipod or a new lawnmower =]
2006-12-12 16:57:27 · 13 answers · asked by Red Eye 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
lol actually it makes people happier, i hate to burst your bible bubble
2006-12-12 17:00:44 · update #1
baperone, im just trying to get inside the head of some of these people
2006-12-12 17:01:19 · update #2
Because, you should focus on God at all times. If you are coveting something you are not focusing on God.
GB
2006-12-12 17:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by Joshua S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, Covetousness fuels Capitalism--so in a sense it can be good if it is controlled and regulated. I like capitalism, it's why I'm employed. But covetousness also fuels war. A case in point was the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in '91.
Additionally, being jealous of what someone else has will take the focus off of you and your own goals; rather than creating a goal and achieving it, you're just out for something easier: Someone else's. It can fuel lazines---it's easier to just want what someone else wants than to try to realize what you want in your own life. l
Covetousness also leads to lust which can result in infidelity. Don't forget the super-obvious one: Stealing.
2006-12-13 01:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by loboconqueso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't try to keep up with the Joneses. That is a surefire way to unhappiness. There is always somebody who has more than you. Of course, this is idealistic. I want my neighbors jaguar, iPod, etc. etc. No one is perfect!
EDIT: Um, no bible bubble really. Just my interpretation of why that is a commandment at all. Of course, I guess if wanting your neighbor's stuff actually makes you happy, keep on!
2006-12-13 01:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Becca 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that He wants us to be happy with the things that we have and be thankful for the blessings He has already given us rather than focusing on what we can get next. Also, we should be glad that our neighbor is able to get the things they are able to get instead of being envious of them.
God bless,
Stanbo
2006-12-13 01:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually make people a lot worse off. Coveting leads to enmity. "He has that and I don't... I deserve it. He doesn't." It does not make people feel better. It makes them desire things that don't belong to them and makes them bitter towards those who have them.
2006-12-13 01:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by mafnetcool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in the bible it says something about that.
Wanting something can be a powerful motivation. I say, what the hell.
2006-12-13 01:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by subhuman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be content with what you have (said by Paul?).
I just want my 2 pts. 4 now!
2006-12-13 01:02:44 · answer #7 · answered by Ezekiel 29 bumfuzzle~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He used to drive a Corvette but one day he woke up and it was gone.
2006-12-13 01:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Desires lead to action. It leads to theft when the desire gets strong enough.
Oh! And because its just a material posession - so we should just 'get over it' and forget about it.
2006-12-13 01:00:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Oh damn, I coveted my neighbors Corvette. Do you think that Satan will let me have one in hell?
2006-12-13 01:00:54 · answer #10 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋