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What comes first? Our behaviors or our beliefs? Paul explains that our behaviors, actions and decisions are a reflection of something deeper within us. They are an indicator of not only our feelings and affections, but of our beliefs. He looks at the root of temptation and uncovers idolatry. Idolatry is the root source of our corrupt affections, and it expresses itself in the decisions we make. But how we behave should be a reflection of our belief system and devotion to the Lord, not of idols. Paul’s admonition to Christians is not to just be good, but be wholly devoted to the Lord.