COMPETING FOR CONTENTMENT (2 OF 5)
by Spike Hogan
Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5
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Competing for Contentment (2 of 5)
Series: American Idols
Spike Hogan
Exodus 20:4-5
''Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the Lord your God, I am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other gods!'' Exodus 20:4-5 (NLT)
Idolatry Is... ''So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don't be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry.'' Colossians 3:5 (NLT)
Anything that SUPERSEDES God, His POSITION, His PLACE, His PURPOSE, or His PLANS in MY LIFE. ''Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God's place in your hearts.'' 1 John 5:21 (NLT)
Anything the replaces your DEPENDENCE on God ''Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.'' Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
Worshipping at the Altar of Security ''You are a pleasure-crazy people, living at ease and feeling secure, bragging as if you were the greatest in the world! You say, 'I'm self-sufficient and not accountable to anyone!'''. Isaiah 47:8 (NLT)
Security in FAMILY and FRIENDS ''They cling to their home for security, but it won't last. They try to hold it fast, but it will not endure.'' Job 8:15 (NLT)
Security in POLITICS or GOVERNMENT ''There among those nations you will find no place of security and rest. The Lord will cause your heart to tremble, your eyesight to fail, and your soul to despair.'' Deuteronomy 28:65 (NLT)
Security in good CAREERS, good SCHOOLS, or good SUBDIVISIONS ''You believe your wealth will buy security, put ...
Series: American Idols
Spike Hogan
Exodus 20:4-5
''Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the Lord your God, I am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other gods!'' Exodus 20:4-5 (NLT)
Idolatry Is... ''So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don't be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry.'' Colossians 3:5 (NLT)
Anything that SUPERSEDES God, His POSITION, His PLACE, His PURPOSE, or His PLANS in MY LIFE. ''Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God's place in your hearts.'' 1 John 5:21 (NLT)
Anything the replaces your DEPENDENCE on God ''Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.'' Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
Worshipping at the Altar of Security ''You are a pleasure-crazy people, living at ease and feeling secure, bragging as if you were the greatest in the world! You say, 'I'm self-sufficient and not accountable to anyone!'''. Isaiah 47:8 (NLT)
Security in FAMILY and FRIENDS ''They cling to their home for security, but it won't last. They try to hold it fast, but it will not endure.'' Job 8:15 (NLT)
Security in POLITICS or GOVERNMENT ''There among those nations you will find no place of security and rest. The Lord will cause your heart to tremble, your eyesight to fail, and your soul to despair.'' Deuteronomy 28:65 (NLT)
Security in good CAREERS, good SCHOOLS, or good SUBDIVISIONS ''You believe your wealth will buy security, put ...
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