Cross Reference - Psalm 139:24 (Part 2)

“And see if there be any hurtful way (way of pain) in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.”

“ – saying, ‘Turn now everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your deeds, and dwell on the land which the Lord has given to you and your forefathers forever and ever; and do not go after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I will do you no harm.’” Jeremiah 25:5-6

“Then God spoke all these words, saying, ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath of in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, “ Exodus 20:1-5a

The word IDOL simply means an image or symbol, especially one that represents a god and is an object of worship; OR an object of excessive love, honour or devotion. We are surrounded by people and things to idolise; from those we watch on TV or read about in book to our family to the special ones we love. We can idolise a substance, a pastime, a place, a pet, etc. The problem with idols is not that we have them, but that we put them ahead of our loving Father.

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene