King Ahab wanted a vineyard that belonged to a man named Naboth. Ahab said, “Give it to me!”
Naboth said, “No. It's been in my family for a long time, and God's law says I should keep it.” Ahab pouted and wouldn't eat.
Queen Jezebel did something very evil to get the vineyard. But God saw everything, and He sent Elijah to tell Ahab, “God knows what you did.”
Key Verse
Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.Luke 12:15, ESV
Talk About It
Have you ever wanted something that belonged to someone else? What did you do?
Story Questions
What did Ahab want?
Naboth's vineyard
What did Ahab do when Naboth said no?
Pouted and wouldn't eat
Whom did God send to Ahab?
Elijah
Try This Today
Name three things you already have that you're thankful for. Being thankful is the cure for coveting!
Pray Together
God, help me be happy with what I have and never take what isn't mine. Amen.