Which behavior is listed as part of living out the 10th commandment?

• A. Do not steal from stores.
• B. Do not lie about others.
• C. Dedicate time to faith.
• D. Don’t be jealous of other people's belongings.

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is guarding the heart against covetousness. The tenth commandment targets our interior attitude, not just outward actions. Saying “Don’t be jealous of other people’s belongings” directly expresses coveting’s problem: envy toward what others have. When the heart is set on possessing others’ possessions, it breeds discontent and can lead to harmful actions, so correcting that inner desire is what the commandment calls for.

The other options describe issues tied to different aspects of moral law: stealing concerns taking what isn’t yours, which is about property rights and relates to a different commandment; lying about others concerns truth-telling and bearing false witness; dedicating time to faith concerns worship or devotion rather than the disposition of desire toward others’ goods.