Coveting

[Brennin]

Coveting

 

[Cheli]

I put 1, but would've picked 0 if I had the option. I don't believe in the concept of sin.

 

[benjdm]

Do you want people who don't believe in the concept of sin to vote ? Or maybe have us answer 'How wrong is it to covet ?'

 

[MarinoMan]

I dont think we were supposed to vote on this. I put one anyway...I think I'm tampering with the results...this reminds me the that election for some dude named Bush...

 

[Higher]

Not a sin, not a crime, not bad as long as it doesn't get out of control

 

[Dukey]

Not a sin, not a crime, not bad as long as it doesn't get out of control

sin is sin no matter how you slice it

 

[Cerberus~]

Ok, who said it was a three?

 

[Higher]

sin is sin no matter how you slice it

Sin doesn't exist.

 

[psychedelicist]

In somecases it can be a good thing. It can be a pretty good motivator to actually get something done.

 

[Brennin]

If you don't believe in the concept of sin, substitute the word vice or indiscretion.

 

[CZzyzx41]

Well God thought it was important enough to put in the top ten so I'd say it's pretty important.

For those that don't believe in sin, simply answer how wrong you think it is longingly wish for or desire something to the point of it being blameworthy. It's not just seeing a neighbor's car and thinking "Wow that's cool. I'd like to have one someday." There's nothing wrong with that. We're talking about "Wow I want that car..." then thinking about it and obsessing about it to an abnormal level. How wrong is that?

 

[psychedelicist]

Well God thought it was important enough to put in the top ten so I'd say it's pretty important.

For those that don't believe in sin, simply answer how wrong you think it is longingly wish for or desire something to the point of it being blameworthy. It's not just seeing a neighbor's car and thinking "Wow that's cool. I'd like to have one someday." There's nothing wrong with that. We're talking about "Wow I want that car..." then thinking about it and obsessing about it to an abnormal level. How wrong is that?

At what measurable point does it become abnormal? I would say that in accordance with the nonmaterialistic principles of christianity, coveting would be wanting or desiring anything to any degree. In eastern religions as well, wants and desires are seen as some of the biggest hurdles to enlightenment, no matter how small a degree. Even just saying "That's a cool car. I'd like one" Even when I was a christian it made no sense for me to ever want anything materially.

 

[Nymphalidae]

Coveting drives capitalism.

 

[Brennin]

Coveting is not limited to material possessions.

 

[FadingWhispers3]

Can someone define and give examples of coveting?

It can't be something as simple as mere wanting. If that were the case, people would be coveting all the time or else they wouldn't buy anything beyond basic necessities.

 

[Nymphalidae]

Theoretically, coveting could help you achieve goals. For example, it might be said that I covet a Ph.D. Unless coveting is limited to something that is owned by another person, since nobody owns the Ph.D. But really, who cares anyway? Until coveting turns into stealing, I don't see it as a problem. Are the thought police going to arrest you?

 

[Madcoil]

Sin is actually Tidus' father, or something. I don't get these new FF games.

 

[ChristianCenturion]

I don't see much relativism or ambiguity involved with "Thou shalt not covet".

 

[Emmy]

Dear Brennin, coveting is one of the 10 Commandments, and therefore a sin. If I may say so, lovingly and humbly, sin is sin, and God gave us His Commandments for our own good. To covet something will bring out the worst in us, either because we cannot have it, and it is upsetting, or because we give in to temptation and take it, and will sooner or later pay the consequence. The urge to have something we should not have, is best ignored Brennin, and if you feel you are weakening, ask Jesus to help you; it always works. Sincere greetings from Emmy, sister in Christ.

 

[HouseApe]

It is my understanding that coveting is wanting something that already belongs to someone else. I don't think it is wrong, just stupid if that person isn't willing to sell it to you.

I suppose back in Biblical days, you couldn't just whip down to walmart (or Target for those w/ dignity) to buy whatever new gizmo your neighbor had. Jewish fellows must of been pretty jealous when a neighbor started sportin' around with his new hoe.