December is usually a month when toys and electronic gadgets, new vehicles and homes and extension on loans are advertised. With so many things being flashed across our eyes while watching television and deposited into our hearing while listening to the radio, it is a GREAT challenge for us all to maintain our focus.
Truly the negative spirit and passion of covetousness is active beyond measure and our acknowledgement. Because many will be asked "What do you want for Christmas?" covetousness will override rational thinking. Many will covet this thing, that thing, what their neighbours have, what their co-workers got last month or what one of their relatives recently obtained. It is not a need and for most it is not so much a sincere desire but rather the negative passion and evil spirit of covetousness; and such passion is only for you to keep up with whats going on.
This upcoming season will be a snare for many especially those who are lazy and possess a covetous spirit. Proverbs 21:25, 26 - The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare. Many people want to obtain so much which they refuse to labor for and such are they of a covetous spirit and heart. How much greater will the hearts of many including the Christians be ensnared by this passion during the Christmas holidays. What you see is what you want and what you hear is what you also desire. Luke 12:15 - And He (Jesus) said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses."
May you this Christmas season please remember that it is about the birth of our Saviour and not the gifts, the food or any other thing that you have on your agenda. It is about mending broken relationships as God did with mankind by sending His only begotten Son for the redemption of our souls. Restore whatever broken marriage, friendship, relationship with your neighbour, spiritual leader, co-worker or whomsoever there has been broken fellowship and discord. Let not this evil passion of covetousness contribute to a broken marriage, broken friendship or any broken relationship in your life. Your life does not consist of the abundance of the things you possess or can obtain but rather the abundance of love you are able to bestow upon those persons whom you encounter daily. Guard your heart and the gates to your soul (eyes and ears) from things that will provoke you to inhabit the evil passion and spirit of covetousness. Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" Hebrews 13:5.
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