Mute idols and noisy idols are still idols. And while the apostle Paul mentioned only the mute idols, he was well aware that humans, including church members, can get caught up following noisy idols, too.

Some for all, all about one. A pattern to ponder from a passage that is our favorite.

Throughout life we are taught the value of self-sufficiency. But in the church, we discover a different and higher value.