IDOLATRY

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he act of worshipping of a material image that is held to be the domicile of a superhuman personality is referred to as idolatry. The concept of idolatry originated in the disagreement between the three great monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the polytheistic religions they encountered along their way. It was first expressed during the conflict of ancient Hebrew monotheism with the pagan cults of surrounding peoples.  Idolatry is synonymous with graven images.

Our great GOD has commanded HIS children to have no other gods before Him.  No man should also make unto himself any graven image or any likeness of anything at all that is in heaven or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth.  Many people in the world over still practice idolatry by worshipping, adoring, offering, and sacrificing to them.  Sacrifice of food, animals, and some even humans.  GOD has commanded that no one should even bow down to them or serve them.  Every human all over the world is to do away with all forms of idolatry, especially those things that stop you from fellowship with GOD so as to gain HIS attention and avoid pollution.  Idolatry brings about GOD’s anger.  Avoid it at all costs.  One good example and proof of this is the true story of the golden calf recorded in the Holy Bible. 

Do away with all abominations like witchery, horoscope, spiritism, tattoos/marks, etc.  Destroy all evil, profane pictures and molten images.  Destroy them from their high places. Neither be devoted to anyone or anything apart from GOD nor set up anything that the LORD God hates.  Put away all strange gods and serve the LORD God only.  No idol at all can stand GOD’s power and presence.  Sorrow and affliction shall go to them that go down to other gods and they shall all perish.  Those who trust in idols and boast of them shall be turned back, greatly ashamed and confused.  Idolaters shall burn and perish in eternal hell fire.  Loyalty to GOD brings about promotion and success.  You cannot serve GOD and mammon together.

Flee from idolatry. Come out from them separate, the LORD will receive you.  Also, beware of realities, principles, theories and tradition or legalism.  Don’t be deceived, GOD is waiting for you.

Bible References:

Exodus 20:3-6; 23:22-33; 32

Leviticus 19:28

Deuteronomy 4:23; 16:22; 18:9-14. 

Numbers 33:52

Judges 10:13-16

1 Samuel 5:2-12

Isaiah 31:1-3; 42:17; 47:13-15

Daniel 3:1-30

Luke 16:13

1 Corinthians 10:14

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Colossians 2:8-23

Prayer Points: 

·        Praise and thank GOD for HIS great and incomparable might.

·        Pray to God to forgive you and clean you from all forms of idolatry, known and unknown.

·        Pray that every form of idolatry, especially widely accepted ones be wiped off immediately.

·        Give thanks and praise to GOD for considering your prayers.