Contemplative Bible Reading

Colossians 3:5 (English Standard Version)

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

Watch out for the last phrase of this verse: covetousness which is idolatry.

I sure like that fellas’ car. I sure like that fellas’ vacation plans. Innocent enough, right? Perhaps. Perhaps I like that fellas’ stuff a bit too much. Perhaps I covet it a bit too much. Perhaps I start to live for what that other fella has and it becomes the aim of my life.

Now that fellas’ stuff has become an idol that I worship.

Easy enough, huh? Lord, help me in my unbelief.