A Different Focus

Therefore, put to death what belongs to your worldly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry. Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:5‭, ‬16‭-‬17 HCSB

I want to focus on the first sentence:Therefore, put to death what belongs to your worldly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry.

Idolatry is focussing on worldly stuff instead of God. Not just one of the things mentioned, but all. We don't need little Buddhas all around the house to be in idolatry, all we need is to keep living like the world lives, living for self, and we have idolatry.

However, we are encouraged to allow the message about Christ to dwell richly among us: teaching and admonishing one another; singing psalms and spiritual songs instead of lusty worldly songs.

Have gratitude towards God and do everything in His name. Such a shift in focus! Amen!