A Case Study in Covetousness

I. The Interruption 12:13

II. A Question Addressed to the Man 12:14

III. The Opportunity Taken to Teach a Spiritual Truth 12:15-21

IV. The Root Sin Addressed – Covetousness -- Exodus 20:17

1.  Defining the sin
    Covet = Literally 'to delight in'

2.  This sin is a root sin.

3.  Covetousness is not the same as legitimate desire
    
4.  Covetousness is a sin known fully only to you and God 

5.  Which of us has kept this commandment perfectly?