“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.”
July 23, 2024
All people were made to worship. When we refuse the truth of God, we get a god of our own making: we create idols. The idols of our culture are money, success, health, pleasure, sports, entertainment, and possessions. Anything you fear more, love more, serve more, and value more than God is an idol. Whatever you put in first place in your life is your god.
We worship things we can get from God, the benefits of His creation like health and success, instead of worshiping God alone. Our culture teaches us to be lovers of ourselves—living for self alone. We have me-ology rather than theology. The Bible teaches that we are to worship God, love people, and use things. What we often do instead is worship things, use people, and forget God.
Confess to a fellow Christian the idols you struggle with and pray for one another.
Learn to walk with Jesus moment by moment each day.
The 365 daily readings in this devotional were developed directly from the sound biblical teaching of Pastor Adrian Rogers. His way of simply stating the truth of Jesus Christ is unparalleled. Page after page you’ll get something new to think about and to talk to God about in your moments with Him.