Which statement reflects living out the 10th Commandment in today's society?

• A. Do not be jealous of what others have
• B. Be greedy with what you have
• C. Ignore the needs of others
• D. Seek to accumulate more wealth than others

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is guarding the heart against covetousness, the inward longing to have what belongs to someone else. In today’s world, living out the tenth commandment means not letting envy or discontent take root when you see others’ possessions, status, or successes. Saying not to be jealous of what others have captures this attitude well: it points to cultivating contentment and gratitude rather than fixating on what you lack or what others possess.

Greed or a boastful push to amass more than others contradicts this mindset because they prize accumulation and comparison over humble contentment. Ignoring the needs of others shows a failure to love and care for neighbors, which runs counter to the commandment’s call to order the heart toward generosity and fairness. Chasing more wealth than others also signals covetous ambition, not the restraint the tenth commandment seeks.