Coveting

I got a very big hardcover Cabella’s Fall catalog in the mail today complete with tabs for all the major areas of sporting goods. Because it was the Fall edition it majored on hunting and camping supplies. It totally messed up my schedule that I so carefully thought out this morning and wrote down for the day. After all it takes a couple hours to do justice to such a fine piece of literature. Besides the time that was used up diligently looking through the catalog I found at least a dozen things that I can’t possibly do without if I am going to have a totally succesful hunt and camping experience this Fall. The price tag on those indispensable items is going to make my wife cry or maybe get a little irritated or maybe a lot. Our anniversary is coming up in a month, I wonder what she would think if I got some for anniversary presents! Just kidding, really! In the New Testament Paul said that Godliness with contentment was great gain. I doubt he ever read through a Cabella’s catalog! Paul also said that coveteousness was the same as being an idolater. Whoooeeee, they stoned people in the Old Testament for that sin. Well, I guess I better throw my Cabella’s catalog in the recycle bin before I start sinning to much more. I wonder if there is a support group for Cabella’s catalog addicts?

2 thoughts on “Coveting

  1. Don Marsh's avatarDon Marsh

    Dee, I know how cabellas can lure us into temptation but God said he would not let us face temptation we cannot resist. If you are like most men you already have enough toys to do whatever you want to do, I know that I do even though I want more. I really try to be content with what I already have, for instance I have a brabd new ..243 custom made rifle I have owned for two years and have never fired and yet I would sure like to have a good .308. My inner voice tells me I need one to hunt deer but I am not physically able to hunt anymore so what is the reason for my wanting one, COVETIOUSNES, I’m guilty so I fight the urge despite my little voice that tells me I need one. The best thing I can tell you is keep up the good fight and make
    do with what you have. I love you and look up to you and always thank you for the good foundation you gave me in my early Christian growth Don Marsh

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