This truth is reinforced by what Paul said to the Christians in Colossae: “Deaden, therefore, your body members that are upon the earth as respects... hurtful desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. ”
Seda tõsiasja rõhutavad Pauluse sõnad Kolossa kristlastele: „Sellepärast surmake oma maapealsed liikmed:... pahad himud ja ahnus, mis on ebajumalateenistus ”.