You shall not covet your neighbor's house...
Look around us. God has blessed us immeasurably. He has given us Jesus, and grace that we never could have earned. If that was all He did, we'd be set for eternity. And yet He's given us so much more. So why do we (and yes, I'm including myself in here) look at others and sigh? She's got such a nice car/furniture/wardrobe. She takes a cruise every year. She juggles work and family like it's no problem at all. Her children are always so well-behaved. Her husband is so attentive...and the list goes on.
The Bible tells us to be content. Instead of coveting what others have, look at what we have and be grateful. Not only is coveting a sin, but it can cause problems in our marriage. I once came back from visiting a friend and commented, "She has a beautiful house." My husband took offense, assuming I was dissatisfied with what he was able to provide. Our husbands take our wishful thinking personally. Tell God - and your husband - often how thankful you are for what they provide.
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