Idolatry Scoots God Out of the Spotlight

Anything that scoots God out of the spotlight is idolatry in our heart. 

We often convince ourselves that our lives and hearts are free of idolatry.

Because we believe and serve the one true God…God Almighty. 

And maybe our homes are free of graven images we bow to or worship. 

But idols can creep into the sacred spot only meant for the Lord.

So let’s look at how present-day I-D-O-L-S scoot God out of the spotlight in our heart. 

I – Identify areas where God is not my focus.

Certain life seasons may cause us to veer off our focus of God as number one in our heart. Like seeking status, money, dreams, goals, things, people, positions, and more. What about an addiction?

But when we pursue unhindered and unadulterated desire and passion for the one true God above anything else in this world, powerful things take place. Idols fall from their pedestals in our heart. 

Ask the hard questions in our current season of life. Where am I focused on God? In what ways do I focus on something else? 

We convince ourselves that our hearts are free of idolatry. But anything that scoots God out of the spotlight is idolatry in our heart.  Share on X

D – Depend on God alone. 

Is independence an idol in my life where I’m becoming my own “other god”? Because when I solely depend on my own efforts, plans, power, wisdom, and expertise, God is scooted out of the way.

Idolatry in our life is sometimes seen in our own independence or depending on things, people, position, social status, and more.

Culture tells us to strive for independence. God says, depend on Me.

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