Covetousness

Here, as in Eph 5: 3, 5, "covetousness" is joined with "fornication": the common fount of both being "the fierce and ever fiercer longing of the creature, which has turned from God, to fill itself with the inferior objects of sense" [Trench, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]. ❋ Unknown (1871)

Everything you ever wanted could be yours so what was the point in covetousness? ❋ Unknown (2008)

I say, it is but a specimen or taste of those numerous, or rather innumerable instances which might be produced; two of which especially I had thought to have spoken something more fully to; namely, the calling covetousness, good husbandry; and prodigality, generosity. ❋ 1634-1716 (1823)

See what cruelty covetousness is the cause of, and what horrid practices those are often put upon that are greedy to enlarge their own border. ❋ Unknown (1721)

Some lavish gold out of the bag to make an idol of it in the house, while others hoard up gold in the bag to make an idol of it in the heart; for covetousness is idolatry, as dangerous, though not as scandalous, as the other. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The heart must be kept pure from fleshly lusts, all unchaste thoughts and desires; and from worldly lusts; covetousness is called filthy lucre; from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, all that which come out of the heart, and defiles the man. ❋ Unknown (1721)

To speak plainly, does the root of all this lie in covetousness, which is idolatry, and do we seek not profit, but a gift. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And what these are he himself explains: "Fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence; and covetousness, which is idolatry." ❋ 1819-1893 (2001)

[3945] Matt.xix. 17, 18, etc. [3946] Harvey here remarks: "In a theological point of view, it should be observed, that no saving merit is ascribed to almsgiving: it is spoken of here as the negation of the vice of covetousness, which is wholly inconsistent with the state of salvation to which we are called." ❋ 1819-1893 (2001)

¶ Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: for which things 'sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: in the which ye also walked sometime, when ye lived in them. ❋ Unknown (1999)

This is what is meant by covetousness, which is defined as "immoderate love of possessing." ❋ Aquinas Thomas (N/A)

Wherefore the desire for such things is not properly called covetousness, in so far as it is a special vice. ❋ Aquinas Thomas (N/A)

Therefore covetousness, which is lust for money, is a mortal sin. ❋ Aquinas Thomas (N/A)

Therefore covetousness, which is desire for money, is a capital vice. ❋ Aquinas Thomas (N/A)

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, lust, evil concupiscence and covetousness, which is the service of idols. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

In Colossians, third chapter, fifth verse, speaking of the "old man": "And covetousness, which is reckoning of highest worth that which is less worthy than God." ❋ S.D. Gordon (N/A)

Now excess of riches seems to belong to the sin of covetousness, which is opposed to justice or liberality. ❋ Aquinas Thomas (N/A)

But know that there is an inward secret defect lurking under the cloak of our anxiety about daily things, a sinful, though unconscious covetousness, which is one of the seven deadly sins. ❋ 1820-1884 (1905)

[Did you] covet your [neighbor's] [bf]? ❋ _Sam_ (2005)

[Homer Simpson] covets just [about all] the cool stuff [Flanders] Has that he doesn't. ❋ Siliva2 (2006)

My friend [texted] a [covetized] ex-boss to just say hello and he [lead] his text response with "I am dating someone''. ❋ Winsome Sorrento (2022)

The [young man] lived such a [covetousness] life, he went unchecked and eventually contolled every [aspect] of his life. ❋ Mercenary Missionary (2009)

[Jews]. ❋ Gentile (2003)

That guy is such a coveter. He has to know that [Wendy] is still [dating] [the butcher]. ❋ Jamie Baumgart (2006)

[The president] coveted some time for [fishing] and [hunting] ❋ [EU] Assassin (2017)

Girls. [Hold on] to you're [boyfriends]. [Covet] has entered the building. *[COVET]* ❋ Button&&Pistachio (2008)

two people sitting uncomfortably next to smelly bums. one guy pulls [the dinger] thing and gets out of the seat in the back left corner of the bus. Dude just got off, [coveted seat] is [now available] ❋ Cornelius Bellpepper (2010)

Rachel "Why doesnt [karli] wanna go out to dinner?" [Rhys] "Duh she's a [covetous jew]!" ❋ Rhysyboy93 (2010)