Today we have different idols.. . We have trusted in human reason, science, and technology to solve our problems and progress toward a better world and a prosperous life. Yet idolatry brings death.

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The word idol comes from the word eidolon, meaning "image" or "likeness." In this passage, Jesus is reminding us that we can’t have it all. We can’t strive to be the best in everything we do. We can’t expect to be perfect, and we can’t get something for nothing. Jesus is telling us that we must choose to love God and others instead of being idolaters.

Source: The True Story Of The Whole World: Finding Your Place In The Biblical Drama

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