Our Idols
- 21stcglmediateam
- Jun 14, 2024
- 2 min read
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5 (ESV)
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 1 Corinthians 10:14 (ESV)
What do you consider to be an idol? Most think of statues made by man, a Talisman, or good luck charms that people worship, pray to, and/or pay some sort of homage to. But an idol can be any person, place, thing, or activity, that we focus the majority of our time and effort on consistently. It can be anything that we are addicted to and will find it hard to give up.
For instance, an idol can be a house, a car, an unhealthy relationship with another person, or a string of various people. It could be an obsession with social media (this is a huge problem in the 21st century), television shows, movies, video gaming, objects such as jewelry, clothes, makeup/hairstyles, various hobbies, etc. Anything that one obsesses over, for an extended period of time, could be considered an idol in their life.
The verses above in today’s reading are just two of many throughout the Bible that reference idolatry. God knows how idolatry can lead His children further and further away from having a healthy/balanced life, as well as having a strong relationship with Him.
Of course, we all will have people in our lives, various extracurricular activities, hobbies, etc, that we will enjoy. However, they can become a problem (an idol), when we take the time spent on or with them, to an excessive level that is continuous and prolonged. And usually this type of obsession, will not lead to a good healthy life balance.
My prayer would be for us to look at our lives and ask ourselves the question, “Do I have idols in my life?” And once it’s determined that we do, may we look to change our thought patterns and actions, to focus more on spending time with God and His precepts, as opposed to our worldly obsessions and idols. By seeking to daily abide by God’s word, we will in turn have a healthier outlook on life.
Blessings,
Angélique
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