1 John 5:21 Dear children, guard yourselves from idols.
Idolatry is one of the evil practices that are detestable to God. Broadly defined, Idolatry is acknowledging other gods and worshipping them, apart from Jehovah God.
However, this write up is not concerned about known idolatry practices. There are other forms of idolatry. Any desire that you cannot control has become an idol to you.
God had given us the power of self will and self control. If you have any passion or hobby that is overcoming your power of self resistance, then that habit has become an idol and your indulgence in that habit is tantamount to idolatry.
The danger here is that some of these habits may affect your devotion to God and your commitment to Christianity.
Can you remember some of the habits that have become your Idols in this sense?
If you are a fan of any sports star or sports event, and watching or playing that event is taking too much of your productive time, then you are guilty of idolatry.
If you spend too much time in playing any game, the time you should have spent in other productive activity including godly activities like reading the Bible, then you are practicing idolatry.
Visit our TikTok page: https://www.tiktok.com/@savetheworldministry
If you are un able to fast for a few days, because you cannot not do without eating, then there is a big spiritual problem. If any where you go and you see food, you feel like eating and drinking, then food has become your idol and you need deliverance.
What is Idolatry?
If you sleep and snore all the time, then you are wasting your life away. There is a time to sleep and a time to work. The Bible says there is a purpose for every activity under the Sun and a time for every thing.
Sleep is good, but must not become you idol.
Are you married and you have several relationships with your spouse several times a day. In other words, are you a sex addict? Then Sex has become your idol, because there should be moderation for every thing.
Do you spend all the day watching Cable TV and films? You are into idolatry.
Please do a check today of any activity that has become compulsive for you, that you cannot do without. If there is any if such, then you are into a form of idolatry because these idols will be taking your attention away from GOD.
Identify your idols, cast out the spirits behind them, and set yourself free in Jesus name.
Visit our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DrBabatopeBabalobi
Discover more from Save the World Ministry
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
