Q79. What is the tenth commandment?
The tenth commandment is: "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his servant, or his animals, or anything that belongs to your neighbor."
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Exodus 20:17
“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
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What is the tenth commandment?
- 2
What is the difference between wanting something and coveting it?
- 3
Is there something a friend has that you sometimes wish you had instead of them?
Illustration
You and your friend both get a bowl of ice cream, but your friend gets a bigger scoop. Noticing the difference is normal. Coveting is when you stew over it and feel angry that your friend got more, or when you wish their scoop was smaller so yours would seem bigger.
Application
Because God gives good gifts to each of his children, you can thank him for what you have instead of staring at what others have. Tonight at dinner, name three things God has given you that you are glad about.