S) " 8 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods. 9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again?"
Galatians 4:8-9 (NASB)
O) Whether we want to admit it or not, everyone is a slave to something. There are, first of all, those who still subscribe to religions and gods who are false (buddhism, taoism, islam, mormonism, etc). But then, even an atheist or an agngostic person is still serving some form of idolatry. Where do they spend their extra money? On sports? Videogames? A carnal vice (drugs, alcohol, sex, etc)? In what do they feel the most security for their future? Their home-ownership? Their 401k and stock options? Their "nest egg"? What do they do when they're feeling stressed, or they are uncertain of their future? ... Now if, then, those other lifeless things can be like idols and gods to the godless, like I and many Christians once held them to be, then they can still be forms of idolatry to Christians now.
A) I need to be careful not to put any god before the LORD, God Almighty. I need to make conscious efforts to prioritize my thinking and my actions. He alone is my strength and protection. He alone is my security and hope. He alone deserves my passion and time. He alone deserves my attention and devotion.
P) Father, forgive me for idolatry. You are the only true God and I need to be reminded of that from time to time. Holy Spirit, help me place my mind in order, on the goodness and salvation of the LORD. Maintain the correct fear of the LORD in me, and the correct reverence toward the LORD by me. God, I will place all of my hope and trust in You, God. I will forsake my old ways and seek You alone. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) I need to be careful not to put any god before the LORD, God Almighty. I need to make conscious efforts to prioritize my thinking and my actions. He alone is my strength and protection. He alone is my security and hope. He alone deserves my passion and time. He alone deserves my attention and devotion.
P) Father, forgive me for idolatry. You are the only true God and I need to be reminded of that from time to time. Holy Spirit, help me place my mind in order, on the goodness and salvation of the LORD. Maintain the correct fear of the LORD in me, and the correct reverence toward the LORD by me. God, I will place all of my hope and trust in You, God. I will forsake my old ways and seek You alone. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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