What's an idol? It is something that you crave, want, enjoy, and are satisfied by anything more than God. It can be food, a nice house, marriage, achievements, success, revenge, etc. Even though most of these things are harmless and aren't sinful by default, it becomes an idol of worship when we think about anything or anyone more than we lift up our worship and devotion to God in our heart, thoughts, and lifestyle.
God is a jealous God and does not want to be second place in our lives. (Exodus 34:14) It's a command that He takes very seriously and all throughout Scripture, it shows what happens when people turn to idolatry and worship themselves above their Creator. It never ends well. Psalm 115 is a good chapter to read regarding futility of idols and their trustworthiness.
Here's a video I stumbled upon after listening to my pastor's message from Sunday morning since I wasn't there in church. It's very encouraging and my prayer is that it will bless anyone who watches it.
And here's another video that Pastor Josh from my church did on a Wednesday evening bible study explaining how to live a life set apart from loving the world and the things in it to loving the LORD truly in our hearts.
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