Colossians 3:5-7 NKJV

[5] Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. [6] Because of these things, the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, [7] in which you once walked when you lived in them.

I realize that I am not perfect. I am far from it. However, when I think about idolatry, I should certainly be far removed from THAT. I love the Lord. I never hesitate to worship Him. I am saved, sanctified, and set apart. I see His glory and goodness all around me. Surely I'm not guilty of idolatry?!

In truth, I battle my flesh in almost every imaginable way. I have ungodly thoughts. I long for things I do not have... as if God (and His provision) isn't enough. I wish, I want, and I struggle with contentment. I can be indignant because things aren't the way "I" want them.

The reality is that I will never achieve the perfect level of sanctification on this side of Heaven. I can't fully rely on myself because my flesh is unreliable. I am still a broken man in desperate need of Jesus every day. I am weak, but I am proud of it. That is a constant reminder of why Christ is so important to me.