IDOL WORSHIP ON THE RISE
What is an “idol” today? I believe it is the same as it was when the Bible was written. In the Bible an Idol was; a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered. More simply, it was an object of worship. Israel as a nation loved by Jehovah became guilty of idol worship which was called idolatry; which was an extreme admiration or reverence for something or someone.
God will not share that devotion with no one or nothing else. He is a Jealous God when it comes to worship (Exodus 34:14).
ARE YOU AN IDOL WORSHIPPER?
As believers we might not think we are idol worshipers, however, we better be careful and guard our heart when it comes to WORSHIP!
WHAT DID WILLIAM BRANHAM PREACH?
William Branham preached it like this, to a church that thought they were worshiping only God. “We may not think that we are idol worshippers, but we are. And the government endorses it. People today are idol worshippers, because they worship idols. Some of them worship movie stars, for idols. Some worship money, for idols. And some worship television stars, as idols. But all that you put before God is an idol, let it be whatever it may be.
Even to Satan, our great adversary, is such a smart one, until he even puts, sometimes, the church before God. You might have a great church. It may be a great building, or it may be a great denomination. And, again, it may be a great congregation, but let nothing come before God, in your heart. Anything in before God, is an idol.” – 59-0125 — Be Certain Of God
Pastor Bill Ivy – Living Word Tabernacle – Campbell Missouri USA – www.livingwordtabernacle.com