Devotion for Today

What is Idolatry?

December 11, 2013

Whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father . . .
–Matthew 10:33

What is idolatry? Idolatry is anything that comes between us and God. Joshua told his people that their nation would be destroyed if they persisted in idolatry, and their souls would suffer eternal death. He said, “You must make your decision today. You must decide whether you want to serve the idols of this life, or the living God.” “Choose you this day,” said Joshua, “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” What about you? Are you taking your stand with Joshua? No matter what the cost? I am asking you to choose this day whom you will serve. Our families cannot choose Christ for us. Our friends cannot do it. God is a great God, but even God can’t make the decision for us. He can help, but only we can decide. We have to make our own choice.

Prayer for the day

Lord Jesus Christ, take away the idols in my life so that, completely undivided, I may serve You, my Savior.

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14 Comments

Judy says 12.21.2012, 11:28 p.m.

Lord Jesus help me to keep my eyes on you in ALL things.

Jo says 12.12.2012, 03:23 a.m.

God is indeed very good!

George says 12.11.2012, 6:20 p.m.

God will punish us the same way he punished those in the old Testament. Money is still the idol of choice for many people today. We are warned in the Bible, either money or God. I choose God.

Joe says 12.11.2012, 07:41 a.m.

Good Lord through Your grace please stay first in our lives.

Gerry says 12.11.2012, 02:41 a.m.

If you have never accepted Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. Its not too late. Where there is life there is still hope. However your saved friends and family cannot do it for you despite all their best wishes and prayers. Only you can.

Henry says 12.11.2012, 01:08 a.m.

Thank You!!!

patricia says 12.11.2012, 00:50 a.m.

I just want to say, THE HOLY SPIRIT is revealing HIMSELF to me more and more every day, GOD IS So AWESOME ! I want to serve HIM in any way he leads me im so blessed to know him, i love HIM!

ruben says 12.11.2012, 00:37 a.m.

Amen, Praise the Lord,

Mike says 12.11.2011, 08:20 a.m.

Lord, my hearts desire is to serve you this day and every day. Thank you that you are with me always. I have to sadly admit that I don't always serve you, but I do know from experience that when I do my family is blessed and I am a blessing to others

Gerry says 12.11.2011, 08:03 a.m.

We have the free will to accept Christ as our Lord and Savior or reject him . No one can force this belief upon us. PLEASE, consider this Life-altering choice prayfully and carefully . Its the most important one you will ever make.

Annie says 12.10.2011, 08:03 a.m.

Holy Spirit, Deliver me from myself, LORD show me my nothingness, take my eyes off myself, and my need, and what I think is important, Place my eyes back on You, in Jesus name I pray, Amen!

joshua says 12.12.2010, 01:46 a.m.

Amen. Praise The LORD OUR GOD THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERTHING IN JESUS NAME AMEN.

LaToya says 12.11.2010, 1:17 p.m.

Thank you Lord for all that you allow and do not allow to come to pass in my life, you know whats best, I solely trust you...All I need is a touch from you.

Gerry says 12.11.2010, 06:35 a.m.

Lord I pray that you will always remain the centre focus of my life .