Tag: Idols

Bible, Discipleship, Popular Culture

Words, Not Images: Why the 2nd Commandment Forbids Images of Christ

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God.” (Exodus 20:4-5)  As a young Christian, I had a very basic understanding of the … Continue reading Words, Not Images: Why the 2nd Commandment Forbids Images of Christ

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Devotional, Discipleship

Finding Victory over Sin and Idolatry

Several weeks ago, I wrote a blog entitled 7 Blessings of COVID-19. One of the blessings I highlighted was that some of our cultural idols, including professional and college sports, were being eliminated. Though I am saddened that thousands of people lost their jobs, I believe that on the whole, this is hugely positive, particularly when it comes to Christians. Now, it is important to … Continue reading Finding Victory over Sin and Idolatry

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