The apostle Paul writes in the book of Colossians that Jesus Christ is “the head of the body, the church” (1:18). He continues his description of the preeminent Christ—the one in whom “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (2:3). In that same chapter, Paul reminds his readers not to become caught up in false, human-generated worship; while it may appear full of piety and “holy” self-denial, he says, such religiosity is in fact a departure from Christ. The person who does