recently i have been struggling with collecting video games, which i don't know if it's a struggle or something my ocd says is a struggle. i feel bad about it because we are supposed to be content with what we have and not covet. my ocd makes me think that i am idolizing video games. i'm not going to hell am i? i need some help please.
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Here is a definition for covet.
Covet Definition | Definition of Covet at Dictionary.com
I would think one would have to have greedy intentions to truly covet something. I could be wrong but I am going based on the definition. Perhaps one of the others could shed light on this. Alot of this worry, or all of it is probably from the OCD. I hope you can find some peace in your heart soon. May Jesus bring you peace.
Covet Definition | Definition of Covet at Dictionary.com
I would think one would have to have greedy intentions to truly covet something. I could be wrong but I am going based on the definition. Perhaps one of the others could shed light on this. Alot of this worry, or all of it is probably from the OCD. I hope you can find some peace in your heart soon. May Jesus bring you peace.
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zingiber
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It isn't coveting. However, it may be idolising, and only you really know whether it is. I don't think we should decide where your boundaries lie; you must choose these yourself with God's help. Remember, like in Ecclesiastes, MODERATION in all things is the right path. Don't become an ascetic; don't become a materialist. Don't completely give up your passions, don't let them rule you. Those are my thoughts - I hope they are true and helpful!
I have a great love of plants; I know it verges on idolatrous sometimes, so I set myself boundaries, in particular, not buying any new or exotic ones, and instead caring well for the ones I already have. Instead of graduating onto newer and newer pleasures, I can enjoy what I have more deeply and be content. Remember this is just an example!
Also remember that OCD makes all things moral issues, which not all things are. Life isn't (sometimes I think unfortunately!) black and white. Pray to God for wisdom, and trust in him.
I will pray for you.
I have a great love of plants; I know it verges on idolatrous sometimes, so I set myself boundaries, in particular, not buying any new or exotic ones, and instead caring well for the ones I already have. Instead of graduating onto newer and newer pleasures, I can enjoy what I have more deeply and be content. Remember this is just an example!
Also remember that OCD makes all things moral issues, which not all things are. Life isn't (sometimes I think unfortunately!) black and white. Pray to God for wisdom, and trust in him.
I will pray for you.
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do you ever feel like the love of plants is obsessive and compulsive? that's the way i feel about collecting things and it's not always videogames. i have different stages of what i feel obsessed about collecting, like at other times it was movies and baseball cards.
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I dont understand....I thought idolizing/coveting and stuff were sin---like if you put them over God. How is collecting things or a love of plants a sin? If you loved your plants more than God yes that would be sin, but if you just want to care for new an exotic plants, how is that a sin?
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zingiber
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My love of plants is not obsessive or compulsive - it is just one of my great delights. Romans8one, could you elaborate? For example, is your collecting motivated by by a thought telling you you must, or is it simply a single-minded focus? Some OCDers hoard things compulsively - I haven't had this, and I don't understand it. Can you identify with hoarding?
Caty, you are right. It is so important not to go to far one way, such as saying that collecting plants is a sin. My problem is that plants are my main passion, eclipsing all others. I would put my plants before God if I didn't control myself - idolatry. Instead of using my passions and God's gifts to glorify God (which is how it should be), I would be practically worshiping plants.
To glorify God, I should be content with what I have, care for it the best I can, and marvel at his amazing creation. I do get new plants every once in a while (following the principle of moderation) because I do not want to make laws for myself where there are none. Anyway, I have enough. The house is a jungle (just the way I like it), and the garden has plenty!
What an odd discussion this has turned into, eh!? But still, it is an important one! I pray that we all sort out the correct answers.
Caty, you are right. It is so important not to go to far one way, such as saying that collecting plants is a sin. My problem is that plants are my main passion, eclipsing all others. I would put my plants before God if I didn't control myself - idolatry. Instead of using my passions and God's gifts to glorify God (which is how it should be), I would be practically worshiping plants.
To glorify God, I should be content with what I have, care for it the best I can, and marvel at his amazing creation. I do get new plants every once in a while (following the principle of moderation) because I do not want to make laws for myself where there are none. Anyway, I have enough. The house is a jungle (just the way I like it), and the garden has plenty!
What an odd discussion this has turned into, eh!? But still, it is an important one! I pray that we all sort out the correct answers.
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i'd say that it's more of a thought telling me it's a must, but lately it's been better, and I really appreciate everyone's prayers. i just knew this was ocd (lol)!!!
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