The 10th Commandment: Coveting and Contentment

The Tenth Commandment is largely ignored or downplayed. After all, it is just dealing with thoughts or desires--that does not harm anyone, does it? However, in the command to not covet but to be content we see the heart of the Law (it goes to the heart) and the continuity of the Law (the 10th loops us back to the 1st command). And the breaking of the 10th commandment perhaps most reflects our society than any other.

I. What is Coveting?
---A. Definition of Coveting
---B. Details in Commandment
---C. Description in Catechism
II. What is Wrong with Coveting?
---A. Sin of Heart
---B. Sin against God
---C. Sin against Brother
---D. Sin with increasing Consequences
III. What is Remedy for Coveting?
---A. Turn back from Coveting to God
---B. Loop back from Coveting to God
IV. Contentment in Christ!