Posts with the tag “idolatry”

"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other" - Matthew 6:24 There is no such thing as spiritual neutrality. Jesus made it clear. You cannot live with one foot in the Kingdom and one foot in the world. You cannot claim to follow Him while holding onto your old ways. In the same way, you cannot sit in two cha...  Read More

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” – Deuteronomy 6:4The Bible is pretty clear about the fact that there’s only one God. Deuteronomy 6:4 straight-up says, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” It’s like God’s putting a neon sign in the sky, saying, “I’m the one and only – no competition here.” It’s not a God party with multiple guest lists; it’s a so...  Read More

“You shall have no other gods before me.” – Exodus 20:3 Idolatry, a sin as old as humanity itself, remains a potent threat to our faith and relationship with God. In Exodus 20:3, God’s commandment couldn’t be clearer: “You shall have no other gods before me.” Let’s delve into what idolatry is, the dangers it poses, and why it’s essential to prioritize God in our lives.Idolatry, in i...  Read More

“Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30  In the midst of our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of our priorities. We can easily become consumed by the demands of work, relationships, possessions, and personal ambitions. However, it’s essential for us to regularly evaluate our hearts and ask o...  Read More

May 26, 2023“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, chose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15  I read this week that the average person makes 35,000 decisions in a single day. Think about that. 35,000 time...  Read More

Pleasure promises life but often delivers emptiness. Discover why lasting joy is found in God, not in indulgence.  Read More

We build our identity on shaky ground. Discover the solid identity that comes from belonging to Christ.  Read More

Clinging to 'stuff' can quietly become idolatry. Discover the freedom of holding possessions loosely and God tightly.  Read More

What has your heart today? Discover how to put earthly idols to death and give God His rightful place.  Read More

When God is first, our desires fall into place. Discover the joy of delighting in Him above all else.  Read More

God still calls for first place in our lives. Discover what it means to let Him be God — and nothing else.  Read More

The idols in our hearts are often hidden. Discover how answering 'who is Jesus?' exposes what we truly worship.  Read More