The first and great commandment The second commandment All the law and the prophets Lately, I have been pondering these topics, with what they say and Who says them to us. We have viewed them in worship and also privately considered them.In class, we have followed a parallel track, unbeknownst to me. In our recent…
Tag: idolatry
Don’t Take My Favorite!
Anything that competes with attention, affection, or loyalty that belongs to God is an idol. An idol is anything or anyone we love more than God, serve more than God, fear more than God, or seek to please more than God. Idols are more than those disgusting things we denounce in others. Idols are also…
A Defense Against Temptation
Experiencing temptation is universal and unavoidable. One cannot hide since there is no environment on earth that is free from its pull. You can never completely eliminate enticement because wherever you run, your flesh goes with you. However, giving in is optional. The Lord has promised to either provide a way of escape or limit…
Food for Thought 