Command 31: Beware of Covetousness
Bible verses for meditation
In addition to meditation on Luke 12:15, meditating on the verses below will provide you with further insight and understanding of Christ’s command: Beware of Covetousness.
Hebrews 13:5
“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.”
I Timothy 6:6–8
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
Philippians 4:11–12
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.”
Exodus 20:17
“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.”
Psalm 119:36–37
“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”
Proverbs 28:16
“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”