NEVER IDOLIZE PEOPLE

Why do we idolize man and the material things of this world; why do we think the more stuff we have the more accomplished we are, what is it we’re missing.   Material accomplishments will keep us in doubt, stressed out, and they will soon fade away, but our Spiritual accomplishments are everlasting.    Yet we tend to idolize people over our Spiritual Savior, and sometimes we know; these people we idolize have nothing good in their hearts for us, but we still follow.  Why do we follow people that manipulates us into things we know are wrong, but we still follow.  Now it’s ok to idolize and be used, but wouldn’t you rather be used by someone who has our best interest at heart.  Never worship people; the only one deserving of our worship is our Lord and Savior.   Why is it so easy for us to follow people that can and will lead us down the wrong path, but we can’t or won’t follow Christ, who gives us the correction, protection, direction, and peace?

Exodus 20:3-4  “You shall have no other gods before me.  “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.

Father, help those that idolize people that are not worthy of their attention; give them correction and order their steps in Your will, so they will not be manipulated to do wrong for the cause of others.  Lord, let us not get caught in the dark shadows of idolizing man but be guided by the light of Christ.  Father, we are so lost in what this world has to offer that we cannot focus on the death it brings.  Lord, give us eyes that see and a heart that desire the things of the Spirit.  Father, baptize us in the Holy Spirit so we will be willing to follow You with patience, wisdom, and love; then we can be used to lift others up and help build up Your Kingdom.  Father, continue to keep Your hedge of protection around our children, our children’s children as well as ourselves.  Lord, thank You for shielding us from the lying lips and fiery arrows of our enemies.  Lord, help us be inward changed men and women who worship praise, idolize, and love You, in Jesus name Amen