An excerpt from "Bible Study Tools. Com" entitled, "Should We Still Be Wary of" Graven Images "? by Alyssa Roat, states: "Some people even today worship graven images in statue form. Others might place trust in objects like talismans or charms. These are easy to recognize.
However, for many of us, our idols are harder to spot. They become easier to find if we ask ourselves, “What do I depend on for safety and security?”
Is it money? Our jobs? Our own physical health? All of these things can fail.
Though there is nothing wrong with having money, jobs, health, or any other good things, they become problematic when we depend more on them than on God.
We can also ask ourselves, “What is most important to me?” Is it fame? A hobby or career? Money? Power? Food? Relationships? Then we must ask ourselves if we have placed more importance on these things than on our relationship with God. Would we be willing to give them up if the Lord asked?
Idols today are just as tempting as they were to the Israelites. When we read about idols and graven images, let it remind us to place God above all else in our lives, and worship Him alone." This article may be viewed at: Should We Still Be Wary of "Graven Images"?/biblestudytools.com
Reference: Romans 1:23
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