1st Chronicles 2:7. “And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.” THE TROUBLER. Was it just the one act, or was there even more? Covetousness has a way of being repeated o’er and o’er – Because when one gives way to one temptation, others take its place And before long the course of life becomes a daily chase After things that others have, and that one thinks he needs more And instead of one or two, he is going for three or four – Because he gave way to a habit – following the lust of eyes And is never satisfied until the forbidden thing is his prize.
One serious problem with covetousness is many others are affected Things that are wrong are reached for; right things are often neglected One forbidden thing is taken and other people see What you have gotten away with and what its effect will be. The process of dealing with covetousness is a very serious act That must be taken by the many to bring the miscreant back. If it is carried out biblically, hopefully others too may fear And turn away from forbidden things when the devil brings them near.
Some may not understand there is morality here involved. Covetousness is an addiction; not just a problem easily solved. The heart of man is never satisfied by the things we may obtain. Ill-gotten gains affect the soul, and discipline brings the pain That is necessary to be applied that the covetous one forsakes Any and all habits and cravings before that first wrong step he takes. All of God’s people are affected when one makes that kind of decision – We all need to be reminded of the consequences of actions that are forbidden.
“O God, preserve me I pray from wanting what I should not have. May contentment and gratitude always take the place of a covetous glance or act. May I never be a trouble to the people of God by the actions I take. May I always be a help to Thy saints – not a hindrance. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”