Summary When people think about evil, they often picture violence, greed, or corruption. But the truth is, every form of evil begins with something much deeper… something hidden. It begins with idolatry. Idolatry isn’t just bowing to statues or worshipping false gods. It’s anything that takes the place of God in our hearts. It’s when our trust, our desire, our focus, shifts away from the Creator and toward the creation.That’s where sin begins. Before there was rebellion, there was a heart that turned from God to something else. Today, idols look different. They might be money, success, relationships, power, even ourselves. We chase what we think will satisfy us, but the moment we elevate anything above God, we open the door to pride, envy, lust, greed, and fear—the very things that destroy us from within.

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