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Passion, Evil Desire, & Covetousness (TMF:2772)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Peace to Live By: Passion, Evil Desire, & Covetousness (TMF:2772) - Daniel Litton
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       Number three: Passion. This usage by Paul of “passion” appears to refer to the energy behind evil sexual acts. It is the desire to be sexually immoral. The King James Version uses the term “inordinate affection.” So, having affection for other humans in an inappropriate way and then acting on those affections. Number four: Evil desire. This also looks to refer to sexuality, but actually with an emphasis on the mind. It is the desiring in the mind of committing sexual acts that the Bible calls evil. The King James uses the term “evil concupiscence.” Concupiscence means lust, sexual desire, or sexual passion. Number five: Covetousness. This is the desire of wanting more. The feeling of being never satisfied with what one obtains. A lack of contentment. And, it can mean obtaining more of which we have no right to obtain (i.e. adultery).