Cleansing the Temple: Self-Worship
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August 28, 2023 at 10:53 pmFather cleanse my temple of everything that is not Your will for my life. I want You to be King of all. 🙏🏻❤️🕊
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August 28, 2023 at 11:23 pmFrom the very beginning, there has been a cosmic struggle “for worship.” In the heavens, Lucifer’s attempt to usurp God’s throne resulted in his being cast out, along with one-third of those angels who joined him in his rebellion.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:23 pmAt the foot of Mount Sinai, the Israelites worshipped the golden calf.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:24 pmThen, when they entered the promised land, they began to worship the gods they’d already been told to destroy, alongside the very inhabitants they’d been told to drive out.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:25 pmThis cosmic struggle for our hearts and our worship continues to this very day.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:26 pmIdolatry is everywhere, and this includes in the Church. Many of us have some preconceived notion whenever we hear the word idolatry: We picture someone bowing or praying to a literal, physical image or statue.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:26 pmBut this presumption is only partly true, because an idol can be anything or anyone that holds our affection and devotion above the Lord.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:28 pmIt is a violation of the first and greatest commandment: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment” Matthew 22:36–38
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August 28, 2023 at 11:29 pmDo we have idols in our lives perhaps a coveted position, a ministry, a relationship, a title, our wealth, or our spiritual gifts and talents? Anything that is more precious to us than the Lord is an idol, though perhaps the greatest idol in our personal temples is self.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:30 pmGiven all the social media, selfies, and “have it your way” stuff, modern men and women are encouraged to be in love with themselves and with getting their own way.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:31 pmThe Selfie Generation Self is popularized in our culture as a priority. Self-love. Self-gratification. Self-fulfillment. Self-sufficiency.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:32 pmSelf-consciousness. Self can occupy the throne of our hearts, a place only the Lord should occupy.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:33 pmWe’ve all heard: “Follow your heart!” Those three seemingly harmless words are deceiving many Christians.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:34 pmThe quote is not in the Bible. Jesus never commanded us to follow our hearts. He said, “Follow me” Matthew 16:24
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August 28, 2023 at 11:35 pmThe Bible warns us that our hearts are wicked Jeremiah 17:9 If we’re not careful, we can follow our hearts right into sin and straight out of God’s will for our lives.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:36 pmIf our hearts weren’t prone to deception, we would not be warned to guard our hearts Proverbs 4:23
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August 28, 2023 at 11:37 pmI’ve also heard, “Do more of what makes you happy,” another cutesy non-biblical quote. 🤪
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August 28, 2023 at 11:37 pmAmen 🙏. ( idk if your done or not but it’s great so far 🙃 )
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August 28, 2023 at 11:37 pmPrayers for protection and peace all around you and for his grace to be upon you always. In Jesus name amen
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August 28, 2023 at 11:38 pmBut in Scripture we’re told to pursue holiness, not happiness Hebrews 12:14
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August 28, 2023 at 11:38 pmThere are things we pursue in seeking happiness that only lead us into sin.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:39 pmDon’t follow your heart follow Jesus. When we’re being led by our own hearts or emotions, we’re in danger of being deceived.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:41 pmWe’re told to be led by the Spirit of God Psalm 143:10; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18 Trusting in our flesh is nothing more than idolatry. We’re admonished to trust in the Lord: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil Proverbs 3:5–7
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August 28, 2023 at 11:42 pmLoving Yourself It’s not wrong to love yourself provided the understanding of that love is correct.
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August 28, 2023 at 11:42 pmWe were created in the image of God. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. We should steward our lives and bodies well.
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