[Discoveries] 10-07-07 Good gifts -- Exodus 20:17

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. -- Exodus 20:17*/

Why would we think that a gift from the devil is better than a gift from 
God? The whole point of this commandment is this: God gives good gifts.

There have been times in my marriage when I couldn't figure out what 
drug induced me to say, "I do." This is usually the time when the devil 
brings out the dessert tray and whispers, "See what you're missing!"

We all know, I hope, that there's nothing but candy-coated poison on 
that tray.

But what is God getting at here, when he tells us to refuse the devil's 
gift?

I think the main point is to take a second look at what you already 
have. In my case, when I stop trying to get my wife to be a little god 
who is burdened with meeting needs in me she was not designed to meet, 
and just let her be my wife, I have it pretty good. In fact, the longer 
I look at this custom-designed gift from God to me, the more I realize I 
have it real good.

God, open our eyes to see the goodness of Your gifts to us.

Be encouraged!
Dwight


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