[Put to death] … and greed, which is idolatry.
Summary: Paul sees connections that might not be obvious to all of us. Connecting greed and idolatry is an example of his logic.
One of the most amazing passages in the entire Bible is the foundation for “all the law and the prophets.” In it, Jesus says:
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39)
In this passage, Jesus (a/k/a God), explains God’s priorities for his creation. When our hearts, souls, and minds are lovingly focused on God, everything else falls into place.
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