Get Real November 16 Devotional
November 16, 2024
Jesus wants to save us from one of the most common and unnecessary attitudes that leads to human misery—covetousness. Sometimes what we don’t have can ruin the experience of what we do have. Envy of a neighbor’s shiny new car, which has the latest technology, somehow lessens the joy of driving our own car. In a world of constant consumer evolution, where products and services improve daily, it seems like a sin to be behind the curve. But there will always be a better version, an updated model, a superior iteration. There will always be someone nearby who has more than we do. In our parable, our Lord wants us to focus, not on what others have, but our gratitude for our own blessings.
What makes you grumble?
How do we get infected with covetousness?
Why do you think this command culminates the 10 Commandments?
FAMILY TIME—
Do you have any gratitude practices?
Do you ever express satisfaction with your blessings?
How evenly is the work divided in your home?
