In the first reading from today from Romans, we are presented with a common topic from scripture, idolatry. I know in my mind it is so easy to view the false gods and idols of the past as a distant and well extinct problem only really around in a few confused and rebellious teens and young adults or REALLY confused older adults. However, there is a wider meaning here than just a bronze statue of Zeus or... well, I'm not exactly sure what the modern people do with their candles and stuff... At some point or time we have all been idolaters and idolatry is THE sin of this age. We have all exchanged the truth of God for a lie. Each time we have said, "I want this MORE."
The self really has become the worst kind of false god in the modern world. We have gone through such an effort to cleanse the outside of the vessel from idolatry but we have neglected to clean the inside. I know I am very much a product of my generation. I feel that little burn every time I suffer the slightest inconvenience. The likeness I've carved my idol into isn't of birds or four legged animals but of myself. I think the readings give a very timely opportunity for us to maybe start some cleaning on the inside of the vessel. It may be time to start toppling some idols and giving up somethings just for the sake of gift, start making offerings on the One True Altar!
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