Transcript: Is America guilty of worshipping idols? According to God’s definition. Yes. We are a nation of idolaters! Anything which we place in front of God is idolatry. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. When Joshua led God’s people into the promised land, he commanded them in Joshua 24:14 to, “Put away the gods your fathers served.” Americans do not usually bow down to physical idols or worship other deities, but we continue to prioritize products and pleasures ahead of the Lord. From the latest phone, car, home, or even a relationship, we can turn good things into something we revere—and even worship—like we would in our worship of God. The answer is not to continue tolerating our sinful spiritual idolatry, but to put it away. Our fear of the Lord is shown through what we are willing to give up to serve Him. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
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Things to Put Away Series: Put Away Idolatry
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