See, I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil... I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life.
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No lusting after your neighbor's house - or wife or servant or maid or ox or donkey. Don't set your heart on anything that is your neighbor's.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote advises against coveting what belongs to others.
The quote emphasizes the importance of contentment and respect for others' belongings. It highlights the moral principle that desire for what others have leads to discontent and disruption in relationships, encouraging individuals to focus on their own lives rather than envying or being greedy for their neighbors' possessions.
Themes
CovetingContentmentEnvyMoralsRespect
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal fulfillment, one could quote this to emphasize self-contentment.
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