Beware Covetousness (1): What is Covetousness? 謹慎貪心 (1): 什麼是貪心? | True Jesus Church in DC

Discover the true biblical meaning of covetousness as taught by Jesus in Luke 12. Explore how greed steals our spiritual focus, brings sorrow, and distorts the true value of life. Join us as we learn how to guard our hearts and align our lives with God's eternal purposes. In this message, we explore: 00:00 Introduction: The Parable of the Rich Fool 02:22 Jesus's Deeper Definition of Covetousness 06:44 How Greed Underlies the Ten Commandments 14:46 Real Life Testimony: The True Value of Life 27:48 The Sorrows and Dangers of a Greedy Heart 39:16 Overcoming Covetousness by Guarding the Heart Biblical passages: [00:31] Luke 12, verses 13-21 [07:14] Exodus 20, verses 3-17 [31:35] 1 Timothy 6, verse 10 [37:51] Isaiah 57, verse 17 [40:44] Proverbs 4, verse 23 Sermon date: Friday, September 11, 2026 Learn more about us: https://us.tjc.org/dc/ Visit us: 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 YouTube:    / @tjc.washingtondc   The True Jesus Church has received copyright permission for the hymns used in this livestream. Sound effects by https://picturetosound.com    / @picturetosound