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The Essential: Idolatry

What is idolatry? Idolatry is being discontent with who God is and what he has done for you, in that you look elsewhere for satisfaction.

The First Commandment The Ten Commandments Series: Part 1

“You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). The first commandment demands monotheism and the exclusive worship of the one true God. Included in this article is an introduction to the law, where the author discusses its relevance for the Christian today.

Is Idolatry the New Sin?

What is idolatry? This article calls for a biblical way of speaking about sin and idolatry.

Idolatry

Idolatry is the refusal to give God the total allegiance he demands. This article shows how idolatry and syncretism relate.

Loving God the Way He Wants to Be Loved

The first commandment is related to loving God. There are three ways we learn about loving God from the first commandment as recorded in Exodus 20:1-3.

Idol Factories Idols must be Recognised Before they can be Torn Down

Idolatry is a problem that faces everyone because at its core the heart is an idol factory. This article shows how to address the problem of idolatry through the gospel.

Idol Thoughts Idolatry takes Many Forms, All Involve Dissatisfaction with God

Idolatry is spiritual adultery. At its heart idolatry is the rejection of God. This article shows that the cure to idolatry is delighting in God.

Insights from Idolatry Nature, Nurture or the Bible? In Fact, it’s All Three

Idolatry is a question of lordship. This article shows that idolatry is a heart problem as well as a social problem. Thus, it is an important and serious subject in the Bible.

The Only God

This article considers the meaning of the first commandment.

Idolatry: The Desire to Be Lord of What One Worships

Idolatry is a reflection of the desire of fallen human nature to be lord of what one worships. This article explains.

The Hidden Power of Every Idol

Worship an idol and you will resemble that idol. This is the hidden power of idolatry according to Psalm 115.

Idols of the Heart and "Vanity Fair"

Why is idolatry by far the most frequently discussed sin in the Bible? It is a problem of the heart, the chief object of God's concern since from the heart issues everything. Yet idolatry is also a social problem. This article considers the interplay between our hearts and the situation that surrounds us, and the implications this has for counselling issues.