Lesson for September 16, 2023
THE TENTH COMMANDMENT
Scripture Reading: Rom. 7:1-25.
Memory Verse: Exodus 20:17.
- How does the Apostle John define sin? 1 John 3:4.
- Did Jesus come into the world to destroy the law? Matt. 5:17; Isa. 42:21.
- How long does Jesus say that this law will continue? Matt. 5:18.
- Often people refer to the Ten Commandment law as being carnal; but how does the Word of the Lord refer to the Holy Commandments? Rom. 7:12-14.
- Did Paul find it burdensome to keep the Holy Law of God? How does David express the same thought? Rom. 7:22; Psa. 1:1-2; 119:35, 92 and 174.
- What does the tenth Commandment specifically forbid? Ex. 20:17; Rom. 7:7; Deut 5:21.
- With what other sins is the sin of covetousness listed? Rom. 13:9; 1 Cor. 5:11.
- What are the godly people commanded to flee, and what are some of the sorrows caused by coveting? 1 Tim. 6:10, 11.
- From whence do evil thoughts, covetousness, and lust proceed? St. Mark 7:21-23.
- What must we do in order to overcome the lust of the flesh? Col. 3:5, 6.
- What did Jesus say about covetousness? St. Luke 12:15.
- Will the covetous inherit the kingdom along with the righteous? 1 Cor. 6:9, 10; Eph. 5:5.
- Must we expect a covetous condition to be in existence in the last days? 2 Tim. 3:2; 2 Pet. 2:13, 14.
- What should all of GodΓÇÖs people be desirous of? 1 Cor. 12:31: 14:39.
Note. ΓÇö We are warned again and again to flee the terrible sin of covetousness. We know that this is one of the sins of the age in which we are living; Therefore we need to pray as David prayed; ΓÇ£Search me, Oh God, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.ΓÇ¥