Therefore, Put (Sexual) Sin To Death

Paul's first focus on how to live out the life of Christ is perhaps surprising, as he deals with sexual sin. But this area of sin is dealt with first because of how prevalent, how destructive, and how personal it is. And it gets to the heart of the matter. Therefore, we are instructed to kill this sin: purposely, proactively, and at the root.

Paul emphasizes how serious this area of sin is by rightly equating it with covetousness and idolatry.