We can conquer all thoughts of stealing, but greed and covetousness may nevertheless dominate our lives. While both aspects of our conduct are significant, we must learn to concentrate more upon developing the right inner attitudes. These are the more important, because what we are on the inside determines how we will act outwardly. Because he has hatred or anger in his heart. Lust in the heart.
Pride leads to boasting.
A person steals because inwardly he is filled with greed or covetousness. The last of the Ten Commandments focuses primarily upon the inward life. Here God is telling us to have the right attitude toward things. Instead of being covetous, we must learn the grace of contentment. This is the basic principle underlying the last Commandment.