Likutei Halachot - Purim 6:9
ליקוטי הלכות פורים ו:ט
ועל כן היו המצרים עובדים לצאן כי עקר נפילת העשירות הוא במצרים...כ מצרים מלאה גלולים ועבודה זרה שהוא תאות ממון..ובשביל זה גלו ישראל למצרים כדי לברר העשירות משם
The Egyptians worshipped sheep because spiritual decline by means of wealth was common in Egypt…. because Egypt was full of abominations and idols. This is what greed, and money worship is as well.. Therefore Israel was exiled into Egypt to elevate and refine the wealth from there. [translation by Gideon Aronovich]

Suggested Discussion Questions:

How do you understand the words "spiritual decline by means of wealth"?

Do you think this is a concern still today?

Time Period: Modern (Spinoza through post-WWII)