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This leads them to try to find a way to get the items, even if they don't have the money. Exodus 20:17 says, "You shall not covet." But people go as far as to use the money that should be set aside to pay their bills, and that shouldn't be done. Luke 12:22-24 reminds us that God provides us with our needs. Jesus Christ also said, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses" (Luke 12:15). This world is filled with all kinds of things to want. We will have to say no to many of them. God wants us to learn contentment and not fall into the trap of covetousness. When we find something we really want, we can carefully consider it, plan and save and then buy it without regrets—or covetousness.

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