Overcoming Covetousness and Living in Obedience to God

Published on YouTube: September 14, 2025 Ps. Ratna Maitra Joshua 7:21

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TODAY’S SCRIPTUREJoshua 7:21

In this message, Ps. Ratna Maitra reflects on Joshua 7:21, detailing how Achan's covetousness led to Israel's defeat after their miraculous victory at Jericho. Drawing connections to the

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In this message, Ps. Ratna Maitra reflects on Joshua 7:21, detailing how Achan's covetousness led to Israel's defeat after their miraculous victory at Jericho. Drawing connections to the

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Read Joshua 7:21 slowly in your preferred Bible translation and in its surrounding context.

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Reflect honestly

Are there hidden desires or unconfessed thoughts in your heart that are hindering your spiritual growth and peace?

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Live it faithfully

Examine your heart daily for subtle feelings of envy or illegal desire. Turn away from secret sins and ask God directly in prayer for your practical needs.

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Scripture for This DBM

Joshua 7:21

Additional references: Exodus 20:17, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:7, 1 John 2:15-17

Message in Brief

In this message, Ps. Ratna Maitra reflects on Joshua 7:21, detailing how Achan's covetousness led to Israel's defeat after their miraculous victory at Jericho. Drawing connections to the Tenth Commandment in Exodus 20:17 and warnings against worldly desires in 1 John 2:15-17, she emphasizes that unchecked desire for forbidden things brings harm and hinders God's blessings. Rather than harboring secret sin, covetousness, or harmful desires, believers are urged to align their hearts with Matthew 6:33 by seeking God's kingdom first. By bringing requests directly to Jesus through prayer, believers can trust God to supply all their daily needs faithfully.

Key Truths

  • Covetousness and secret sin rob believers of spiritual victory and divine blessings.
  • The Tenth Commandment explicitly commands believers not to covet anything belonging to others.
  • True spiritual abundance comes from seeking God's kingdom first rather than pursuing forbidden worldly wealth.

Apply It Today

Examine your heart daily for subtle feelings of envy or illegal desire. Turn away from secret sins and ask God directly in prayer for your practical needs.

Reflect

Are there hidden desires or unconfessed thoughts in your heart that are hindering your spiritual growth and peace?

Prayer

Lord God, clean our hearts from all covetousness and hidden sins. Purify us with Your Word and blood, and help us seek Your kingdom first, trusting You to provide for all our needs. Amen.

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