Habakkuk 2:18-19 ” Of what value is an idol, since a man carved it? Or an image that teaches lies? For he who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Come to life!’ Or to lifeless stone, ‘Wake up!’ Can it give guidance? It is covered with gold and silver; there is no breath in it.”

These Scriptures denounce idolatry…the worship of false gods. Back in Biblical times, idols were carved, casted, or cut from gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone. Today, our idols may look different, but this idea of placing something higher than God and thus taking His place is still considered forbidden involvement that is both futile & foolish in His eyes. Paul reminded the Church in Corinth that as pagans they were influenced and led astray by mute idols. (I Corinthians 12:2) And that can just as easily happen to us today…though our idols might look something like the latest IPhone, a Designer Purse, or a large Instagram Following. I Samuel 12:21 spells it out to all of us, “Turn from useless idols. They cannot do you any good, nor can they rescue you.”

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1