idolatry

12 Warning Signs That Politics Are Becoming an Idol

12 Warning Signs That Politics Are Becoming an Idol

An old adage states there are two things a polite conversation never includes—religion and politics. But in the past forty-five years, religion and politics have meshed to the point of syncretism. Political ideals have replaced many Christians’ zeal for the Lord with fervor for a Christian nation via politics. At what point does politics become an idol, and what are the warning signs this is happening?

What Event Spurred Christians to Pay More Attention to Politics?

The Christian Post reports on the Moral Majority, “Founded by the Rev. Jerry Falwell in 1979, the Moral Majority advocated for conservative positions on issues like abortion, homosexuality, and school vouchers. It also helped millions of Christians register to vote.” The organization gave rise to the impetus that Christians who engage in politics, both as candidates and supporters, are honoring to God because Christians will bring a moral rightness to a largely secular civil realm.

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Are Politicians Becoming Our Golden Calves?

Are Politicians Becoming Our Golden Calves?

Increasingly, our political commitments lead us to find our hope, salvation and security in political wins. There is a simple name for this–idolatry.

Dallas Jenkins Responds to Voddie Baucham's Claim That The Chosen Violates the 2nd Commandment

Dallas Jenkins Responds to Voddie Baucham's Claim That <em>The Chosen</em> Violates the 2nd Commandment

Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, has responded to Dr. Voddie Baucham's recent comments about how watching the popular series violates the second commandment.

Beware 'Celebrity Worship Syndrome'

Beware 'Celebrity Worship Syndrome'

One obvious reason Americans are so interested in celebrities is that the media makes them so ubiquitous. It’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg scenario: people get famous, which gets them in the news, which increases their fame, which makes them more newsworthy. A second is that many people live vicariously through the celebrities they follow. This phenomenon has become so pronounced in recent years that psychologists have coined the name “Celebrity Worship Syndrome” (CWS). They warn that “CWS is an obsessive addictive disorder in which a person becomes involved with the details of a celebrity’s personal life.”

When Ministry Becomes Idolatry

When Ministry Becomes Idolatry

Idolatry hides behind phrases such as my calling, my ministry, and my gifting. What a travesty it would be at the end of our journey to find that vainglory deceived us and coveting misled us. Idolatry is putting anything before God, and coveting is desiring what others have. Both have infiltrated the rank and file of the church.

Christians Must Reject Idols

Christians Must Reject Idols

Romans 1:22-23 says that we make a foolish exchange. We replace worshipping the Creator with the impressive stuff he created: “Claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles” (NLT).

Why I Disagree with John MacArthur: I Would Fight for Religious Freedom

Why I Disagree with John MacArthur: I Would Fight for Religious Freedom

Promoting religious freedom is not idolatry. “The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself” (C.H. Spurgeon).

John MacArthur Urges Christians Not to Support Religious Freedom: 'I Won't Fight for Idolatry'

John MacArthur Urges Christians Not to Support Religious Freedom: 'I Won't Fight for Idolatry'

In his recent State of the Church address, Pastor John MacArthur argued that he could not fight for religious freedom because it encourages idolatry.

Idol or Sculpture? Gold Statue of Trump at CPAC Draws Comparisons to Golden Calf

Idol or Sculpture? Gold Statue of Trump at CPAC Draws Comparisons to Golden Calf

A giant gold statue of former President Donald Trump sparked controversy this week and left many asking, is this art or idol worship?

Britney Spears Is Not a Thing (She's a Person)

Britney Spears Is Not a Thing (She's a Person)

Celebrity-ism is as much a problem in the Church as out. We can be grateful for YouTube access to the teachings, articles, and sermons of our favorite pastors and for the inspiration from our favorite Christian authors or artists through Instagram. But are we idolizing? Are we angry if they say something we don’t like, commenting as if they’re not real people or as if their job is always to agree with us? Do we assume a level of intimacy that is not appropriate with someone we actually don’t know? Do we use them to replace local churches or to provide spiritual authority in our lives, when that is not their place nor role?

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