An old joke that was repeated in Russia:
Ivan has a goat and Boris does not. Boris is resentful.
One night Boris is visited by his guardian angel. "I see your problem," she says. "Now I will give you what you want."
Boris brightens.
"You mean," he exclaims, "you're going to kill Ivan's goat?"
Work and pray for what you need. Do not undermine others for what they have. This is what is meant by, "Do not covet."
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