False Idols, False Self

2 Kings 17:15 (NRSV) says “they went after false idols and became false.”

So the question for us is: What am I going after? or What am I worshipping? Wargames: The Dead Code divx Diana: Last Days of a Princess Godzilla psp

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Am I going after things (idols) that are false, empty, distorted, counterfeit, insignificant? If so, then I will become just like them. Why is that? Because we are giving value to the things that we go after. When we hold these things up as the things that we are going to devote our life and ambition to, they begin to define us. If these “things” are false then our life becomes false because they define us.

But, if we choose to go after what is true…we become true!

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

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When we go after (worship and give value to) God, we will be defined by God. Only when we go after the One that is True, can we truly discover our true identity – not some false, empty, distorted idea of who we are.

About Paul

I am currently the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Calvary Assembly of God in Dover, Delaware. I graduated from Eastern University in 2003 and am enrolled in the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Leadership program at Spring Arbor University. My passion is to help people embrace the life of being a disciple of Jesus and seeing the transforming power of the Trinity work in their life. You can connect with me on the web in several places: Facebook Twitter And if you want to connect in person, I'd love to grab a cup of coffee and chat. Enjoy the Journey!
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2 Responses to False Idols, False Self

  1. Kathy Butryn says:

    Wow. I needed to hear this today. Your post put words to what God has been teaching me. Thank you. God has used your post to minister to my heart.

  2. Paul Bowman says:

    Kathy,

    Im glad to hear that God spoke to you through this post! Keep serving Him!

    Paul

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