The Answer to Covetousness

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: 

and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; 

he shall not be visited with evil.

I know of many folks who are torn on the celebration of Christmas.

Why would there be a dread to celebrate the birth of a Savior - my Savior?

Many of the concerns stem from the covetousness that the season breeds.

What do I want?

What will I get?

What's in it for me?

Just looking at store flyers and catalogs or walking through a store

breeds thoughts of "I need that ..."

But satisfaction and fulfillment rests solely in the fear of the Lord.

If I look appropriately at God,

I know that He has given me what I need.

I know that He knows what is best for me.

I will fear the punishment for my covetousness.

What a thermometer!

Right now, I don't like the reading,

but God is faithful and I am claiming I John 1:9 

and seeking to know God better and to fear Him as I should.