In practice, however, this theory has never achieved what the revolution had promised, though untold millions have died in the aborted attempt. Thus, envy is seen, in the communist perspective, as a virtue that leads, through violence if necessary, to a universal equality of possessions. The end result of the revolution, theoretically, is for the State to establish equality of goods for everyone. The Marxist/communist position is to utilize envy as the engine that ignites a revolution. The Christian position is to avoid envy, develop one’s self as a person and work for the common good. The 10th Commandment has been criticized inasmuch as it accepts the inequality of goods that pertains between the “haves” and the “have-nots.” This inequality may be remedied by social justice that is motivated by charity. The Judeo-Christian position encourages self-development, but it also encourages counting our blessings. It is far better to improve ourselves rather than envy others.Įnvy creates a mood of discontent and contains an element of injustice, especially when what is coveted rightfully belongs to our neighbor. It is a vice that can spawn other vices.Įnvy distracts us from virtues that we should put into practice, such as industry, responsibility, motivation and gratitude for what we have.

It is, as the historical record shows, a disposition that can lead to anger, violence and warfare. The word “covet” is synonymous with the more familiar term, “envy.” We are strongly advised, therefore, not to envy what our neighbor has that we may lack. We are all equal in the eyes of God as moral beings. First of all, it applies to all of us equally. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.The 10th Commandment reads: “Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s goods”. Which means he needs to decide what's more important: protecting himself, or his feelings for his neighbor.

In a small town like Tucker Springs, Seth can't avoid Darren-or how much he wants him. But Darren's perseverance and the chemistry bubbling between them steadily wear down his defenses. As a gay man whose parents threw him out, Seth has a strict policy of keeping believers at arm's length for self-preservation. Then Darren drops the bomb: he moved to Tucker Springs to be a pastor at the New Light Church.

Darren Romero is everything Seth wants in a man: hot, clever, single, and interested. Welcome to Tucker Springs, Colorado, where sparks fly when opposites attract-but are some obstacles too great to overcome? When tattoo artist Seth Wheeler meets his new neighbor, it's like a revelation.

Covet Thy Neighbor by L.A. Witt