MFM Devotional 14 August 2024: Dangers Of Covetousness

Today’s Mountain Top Life MFM Devotional 14 August 2024 By Dr. D.K Olukoya Topic is Dangers Of Covetousness

TOPIC: Dangers Of Covetousness  (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional for 14 August 2024 Wednesday)

MEMORY VERSE
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Luke 12:15

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Proverbs 24; Proverbs 25; Revelation 5 ; Revelation 6

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Joshua 7:1-26

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES:  One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: You shall not be an Achan in the midst of God’s people, in the name of Jesus.

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MFM Devotional 14 August 2024 MESSAGE

Covetousness is a strong, inordinate and insatiable desire for something that belongs to someone else. It is an excessive and obsessive desire for material possession. Covetousness is considered a grievous sin in the Scriptures.

The tenth commandment forbids us coveting anything that belongs to our neighbour (Exodus 20:17). A covetous person is an idolater (Ephesians 5:5, Colossians 3:5). The sin of covetousness is the basis for murder, stealing, lying and so many other evils.

The tragedy of covetousness is untold. It is an evil trait that has sent many to their early graves. It was the undoing of Achan and Gehazi. The stories of these men are pathetic because covetousness cut them short in their prime.

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In Joshua 6:18, God had warned severely against taking anything from the spoil of Jericho because any item there was accursed. Despite this strict warning, Achan could not tame himself.

“When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them and took them; and, behold, they are hidden in the earth amid my tent, and the silver under it.”

Achan saw, coveted and took the goodly but accursed items of Jericho and he eventually had his life cut short in a most gruesome death. Not all that glitters is gold. Don’t forget that the goodly Babylon garments you yearn to have could carry curses unknown to the natural eyes. Beware!

Another tragedy and most painful part is that Achan didn’t suffer his punishment alone. He brought untimely death to his family members who knew nothing about the sin of their father and also brought utter defeat to a whole nation. Covetousness is a grievous trespass that could bring punishment on even innocent children of the culprit.

This is why David prayed fervently in Psalms 119:34, “Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.” We need to pray the same prayer today. We need to ask God to purge our eyes and hearts from the mundane.

We need to pray to God to remove the spirit of Achan from our lives, the spirit that compels people to covet and take what should not be taken. May God redirect our hearts back to Himself totally, in Jesus’ name.

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MFM DAILY PRAYER POINTS 14 AUGUST 2024

MORNING
1. Spirit of covetousness in my life, die to your root, in the name of Jesus.
2. Inordinate affection for the things of the world, die out of me, in the name of Jesus.
3. Spirit of Achan, I am not your candidate, die by fire, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. Cursed items appearing goodly to me, be exposed and catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
S. Property of Jericho among my possessions, Catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
6. Achan in my Camp and territory on assignment to trouble my life, the Lord God of Host shall trouble you today, in the name of Jesus.
7. My Father, arise, incline my heart unto Your testimonies and not to covetousness, in the name of Jesus.

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior by saying this prayer: 

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are happy that you have surrendered your life to Jesus!

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About Mountain Top Life MFM Daily Devotionals

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Worldwide is a Pentecostal Christian organization founded by Dr. D.K. Olukoya. Renowned for its emphasis on spiritual warfare, deliverance, and fervent prayer, MFM aims to empower believers to overcome life’s challenges through intense prayer and holiness.

The church offers a wide range of programs, including deliverance services, Bible studies, and various outreach activities. With its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, MFM has a global presence, fostering a strong community of faith dedicated to living victoriously in Christ.

The church’s teachings focus on personal holiness, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

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