The Problem With Idols | Rev. Mike Stallings

History teaches us that humans will always find a way to worship. In the absence of a community based around the reality of the One True God (and sadly, sometimes even within such a community), our worship will center around idols. In ancient times, these idols were carved out of stone or wood each of which promised blessings of particular types (fertility, harvest, military victory) to its devotees. Today, these idols are more likely to center around our commitment to a goal (wealth, health, status) or a community (country, corporation, college).

In every case, idol worship takes our focus off of how we can serve God and puts the focus on how god (or gods) can serve us. Jesus teaches us that when we seek first God and God’s Kingdom, we receive all of God’s blessings in return. But when we seek first the blessings, we come away empty handed.

Scripture - Exodus 20:4-5