In many cultures, and through many generations, the worship of false gods, has been practiced. We remember that Abraham was apart of a culture that worshiped idol gods, before he left to follow God's leading. (Joshua 24:2)
Time will not permit me here to get into the various world religions, and their worship of false gods. But I want to address what we as Christians think, concerning idolatry.
It may not be the bowing down to a statue, or a material image. But anything that places God in second place in our lives, is considered idolatry. When it comes to our worship of the one true awesome God, there is nothing that should be placed before our fellowship with Him, and our service for Him. God must come first in our lives.
Jesus said: "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon." (Matthew 6:24)
God wants us to assemble together to worship Him (Hebrews 10:25) God wants us to remember His Son, and the sacrifice He made for us on Calvary. (Luke 22:14-20) God wants us to share the Gospel of His Son, every opportunity that comes our way. (Matthew 28:18-20) God wants us to be a living sacrifice, giving our all to live for Him, and serve Him. (Romans 12:1-2)
We are not to love anyone, or anything more than God. But the great thing about our worship is: when God is first, He blesses our lives with the best He has to offer.
We are first in God's eyes. will He be first in ours? GP
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