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What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments?

Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us.

Covetousness has to do with the inward grasp of the heart. It breaks the line of desires; it breaks the line that “God didn’t give enough.” This commandment calls for bridling and controlling our desires and being content & not desiring this outside. When crossing the line, we think to ourselves “I need that in order to be content.” We become resentful of gifts God gave us.

“Gosh, if I just had that...” is a red flag. The 1st and 10th commandments tie together: We resent what we don’t have, we want something else, we have idols in our heart.

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What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?

First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.