AN IDOL MIND IS THE DEVIL'S WORKSHOP (18 OF 42)
by Mike Stone
Scripture: Judges 8:22-35
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An Idol Mind is the Devil's Workshop (18 of 42)
Series: The Coming King: Finding Jesus in Judges
Mike Stone
Judges 8:22-35
In those days there was no king in Israel and every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Our study of Judges is the story of Israel's rebellion and their longing for a king. But this book, like the whole of Scripture, is ultimately about the Lord Jesus.
That is, we can learn an awful lot about our present walk with Christ by studying the past experiences of these ancient saints. And tonight we learn about the ever-present danger of idolatry. In Judges 8 we are going to see that an idol mind is the devil's workshop. (Judges 8:22-35)
Proverbs 16:27 (TLB) - Idle hands are the Devil's workshop.
In the case of that verse and the more familiar statement, "An idle mind is the Devil's workshop," are both based on the word "idle," I-D-L-E. And it is certainly true that when hands and minds are idle, temptation is usually not far behind.
But in the case of Judges 8 and this closing section on the life of Gideon, we find clear evidence that an IDOL mind, I-D-O-L is just as much a workshop in which the enemy can ply his trade.
In fact, the Devil toils long and hard in the workshop of Gideon's idolatry. As Gideon is busy fashioning an ephod, Satan is busy fashioning a snare. And before Gideon dies, the foot of Israel is entangled in the Devil's snare and upon Gideon's death the trap springs and takes down an entire nation.
But as we seek to find Jesus in Judges, we will see that Satan is not the only one working in his workshop. God, in Sovereign grace is also at work, busily causing all things, even these vile things, to work together for the good of His people.
The good news is, if you have slipped into a life of idolatry and sin, the Lord is no more finished with you than He was with Israel. And from the ashen remains of your backslidden life, our Lord can fashion something that will point you and those around you, to ...
Series: The Coming King: Finding Jesus in Judges
Mike Stone
Judges 8:22-35
In those days there was no king in Israel and every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Our study of Judges is the story of Israel's rebellion and their longing for a king. But this book, like the whole of Scripture, is ultimately about the Lord Jesus.
That is, we can learn an awful lot about our present walk with Christ by studying the past experiences of these ancient saints. And tonight we learn about the ever-present danger of idolatry. In Judges 8 we are going to see that an idol mind is the devil's workshop. (Judges 8:22-35)
Proverbs 16:27 (TLB) - Idle hands are the Devil's workshop.
In the case of that verse and the more familiar statement, "An idle mind is the Devil's workshop," are both based on the word "idle," I-D-L-E. And it is certainly true that when hands and minds are idle, temptation is usually not far behind.
But in the case of Judges 8 and this closing section on the life of Gideon, we find clear evidence that an IDOL mind, I-D-O-L is just as much a workshop in which the enemy can ply his trade.
In fact, the Devil toils long and hard in the workshop of Gideon's idolatry. As Gideon is busy fashioning an ephod, Satan is busy fashioning a snare. And before Gideon dies, the foot of Israel is entangled in the Devil's snare and upon Gideon's death the trap springs and takes down an entire nation.
But as we seek to find Jesus in Judges, we will see that Satan is not the only one working in his workshop. God, in Sovereign grace is also at work, busily causing all things, even these vile things, to work together for the good of His people.
The good news is, if you have slipped into a life of idolatry and sin, the Lord is no more finished with you than He was with Israel. And from the ashen remains of your backslidden life, our Lord can fashion something that will point you and those around you, to ...
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