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Idols worship is so dangerous because it doesn't just alter your beliefs and feelings, but also to change you into a form of what you worship.
Key Points:
- When something becomes an idol in your life, it replaces God with an alternative end goal.
- The more you idolize something, the more it rubs off on you.
- Christ brings us life and can free us from our idols.
Quote This:
Psalm 115:4-8 Their idols are merely things of silver and gold, shaped by human hands. They have mouths but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see. They have ears but cannot hear, noses but cannot smell. They have hands but cannot feel, and feet but cannot walk, and throats but cannot make a sound. And those who make idols are just like them, as are all who trust in them.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- If an idol is “anything or anyone that takes the place of God,” what are a couple of your idols?
- How do you think idols can change our beliefs and our feelings? Give examples.
- Read Isaiah 6:9-10. Share what you think God is saying.
- Read Psalm 115:4-8. Why is it dangerous to replace God with idols?
- Give an example of when you were not sure if God wanted you to do something, but you did it anyway. Share what happened as a result.
- The way to get rid of idols is to turn away from them and turn towards God. How can you do this in your life?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
