¶ Biblical False Gods and Modern Equivalents
Baal , molech , ashtoreth , chemosh , artemis these names may not ring a bell for you , but back in biblical times , these false gods and others were known as competitors for devotion alongside our one true God , yahweh , the God of Israel . If you aren't a modern day Bible scholar or a student of ancient history , these false gods may not be familiar .
But make no mistake just because we don't use these same names for false gods today doesn't mean our culture doesn't have any . We definitely do . Joshua , 24.15 says Choose this day , whom you will serve
¶ Joshua's Challenge: Choose Whom to Serve
. As for me and my house , we will serve the Lord . Serve , as for me and my house , we will serve the Lord . A false god is someone or something that is highly revered , followed devoutly , sacrificed for and looked to for meaning in life and deliverance from
¶ The Mirror as a False God
problems . Would it surprise you to know that one of the most powerful false gods we can be ensnared by is found in the mirror ? People are inherently self-centered and self-focused and although we are capable of being selfless
¶ Prayer for Divine Guidance
, when push comes to shove , we often demonstrate who we really are . We live in a fallen world and in our efforts to rise above our circumstances and achieve the things we desire , we're all inclined to put ourselves first . If we can do something that benefits us , even at the expense of someone else , and if we know we can get away with it .
We do it almost every time . But God asks us to choose Him , not ourselves . Whether we're making the small everyday choices that define our character over time , or tackling the big decisions that stand out as milestones in our lives , let us turn to the Lord for guidance and seek His glory rather than our own . Let's pray Heavenly Father , we choose you .
Remind us daily that you are sovereign and that you are the one true God . Be present in our hearts and minds and lead us in your ways and not our own . In Jesus' name , amen .