We read in Exodus: "You shall have no other gods before me. ...You shall not make for yourself an idol…” (Ex 20:3-4) NIV. Idols! False gods! In this modern day and age!? We often make gods of the things or people of this world. If someone or something has control over our lives, our emotions or our money, is it not a god?
We cling to the things of our world and for all purposes tend to make a god of them. We cannot live without them. We must have that person's approval. We need more, more, more -- more money,nicer toys, better sex, more success and acceptance. Are these really gods?
We will not see them as they are until we let go of them, take a step back and gaze at the true God Himself. Once we truly see God for who he really is and realize the joy and strength that comes from a deeper walk with him, we understand that all these other things have given us more grief and headaches than anything else. We must let go of the “former” gods. Then we can begin to live the life God created us to live. Loving God first and living life from the real God’s perspective allows us to enjoy the “stuff” of his creation without being controlled by it.
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) NIV
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