9th Commandment

Question 1

What does it mean to covet?

Answer 1

To want something God forbids you to have.

Question 2

What is the 9th Commandment?

Answer 2

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.

Question 3

What is the explanation to the 9th Commandment?

Answer 3

We should fear and love God that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or obtain it by a show of right, but do all we can to help him keep it.

Question 4

What does it mean to scheme?

Answer 4

To scheme means to plan or arrange

Question 5

Sinful desires tempt us to sin in _______ and ________.

Answer 5

word, actions

Question 6

Instead of coveting, God tells us to be _______ with what we have.

Answer 6

content

Question 7

God wants us to have ________ hearts

Answer 7

holy

Question 8

The Christian has a __________ __________ and a ______ ________ within him or her.

Answer 8

sinful nature, new heart. (old man / new man)

Question 9

The Christian has spiritual ___________ battles within himself for doing what is good or evil.

Answer 9

battles

Question 10

As we grow in faith we will . . .

Answer 10

win more battles against sin and its temptations.