Consequences of Idolatry.

If the previous section explained the origin of idolatry, this section describes its consequences: the start, cause, and end of all evil (27); some vices are listed, and the future is projected: condemnation at the final judgment (30s). The theme of moral corruption as a result of idolatry is common in ancient Greek philosophy and the Bible (Lev 18:21; Num 25; Rom 1:24-32), revealing both the environment they were immersed in and the reactions it provoked. How should we respond to the loss of human values? Or to environments similar to the one described here? The ancient believers not only spoke of future rewards but also recognized the alienation that all this caused. Commitment to the lives of the most vulnerable will serve as a banner that proclaims God’s presence above any form of dehumanizing selfishness.

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