Idols versus God
A reflection on Psalm 115
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Think of an idol as a god that people make. For most believers, there is one God. A buck-stops-here God. A Holy God.

Idols abound in this world we call home. Idols that can draw attention away from the holy.

Now these idols are not little figurines, or images of what we think God must look like. If they were, it would be easy to spot them and walk away.

No, idols are much more subtle, things like money, charm, popularity, fame. Think about idols any time you hear the words, “I’d give anything for…..” 

Ambition can be a form of idol, moving up the ladder. It’s seductive, and it’s difficult to separate out from a healthy approach to doing your job well in this world.

A friend once said to me, “If you want to see what you worship, watch where your money goes.” Cars, jewelry, decor, clothing, education, charity? 

What does my spending—beyond for basic needs—say about my values?