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The Bible often speaks against Idolatry. In today’s modern culture, especially within Western Civilization, we don't see many graven images or literal idols made of wood and stone to which the masses bow. Yet, idolatry is just as alive and well today as it has ever been, even among the more advanced societies. In reality, an idol is anything upon which we base our self-worth or value or to which we devote ourselves without question or restraint. | The Bible often speaks against Idolatry. In today’s modern culture, especially within Western Civilization, we don't see many graven images or literal idols made of wood and stone to which the masses bow. Yet, idolatry is just as alive and well today as it has ever been, even among the more advanced societies. In reality, an idol is anything upon which we base our self-worth or value or to which we devote ourselves without question or restraint. | ||
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Our insecurity regarding our acceptance with God is the reason we make idols. We look at our knowing of Him (which fluctuates so much) instead of His knowing of us in Christ. We are desperately trying to firm up a positive self-image by using our idols. Paul reminds us that the gospel shows us we don’t need to make ourselves beautiful or lovable to God; He already knows us. If this is the case, we don’t need to make an idol out of other people’s approval or even our own self-approval.<ref>Timothy Keller, Galatians for You, God’s Word for You (Purcellville, VA: The Good Book Company, 2013), 107.</ref> | Our insecurity regarding our acceptance with God is the reason we make idols. We look at our knowing of Him (which fluctuates so much) instead of His knowing of us in Christ. We are desperately trying to firm up a positive self-image by using our idols. Paul reminds us that the gospel shows us we don’t need to make ourselves beautiful or lovable to God; He already knows us. If this is the case, we don’t need to make an idol out of other people’s approval or even our own self-approval.<ref>Timothy Keller, Galatians for You, God’s Word for You (Purcellville, VA: The Good Book Company, 2013), 107.</ref> | ||
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