Wisdom 14:12

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Wisdom 14:12 (WEB)
For the devising of idols was the beginning of fornication, and the invention of them the corruption of life.

Catechism · 1

§2534Article 10 · The Tenth CommandmentRead at vatican.va
“Avarice, like fornication, originates in the idolatry prohibited by the first three prescriptions of the Law.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Wis 14:12.

Cross-references · 2

Micah 2:2
Cited together in Catechism §2534.
1 John 2:16
Cited together in Catechism §2534.

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VerseMicah 2:2
via CCC 2534
Verse1 John 2:16
via CCC 2534

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