I am taking two verses from this chapter in Ezekiel because in essence I want to point out how careful we must be against idolatry. It can be very subtle and although idolatry revolves around objects and images, it is rooted in the human heart.
Therefore it is in not enough to get rid of the physical thing we have made into an idol, although this must often be done. John Calvin wrote that the human heart is an idol factory. To put idolatry to death we must deal with fears and desires that have grown far larger than any created thing.
Whenever we love something or someone in a way that is not dominated by the love for God, that love has degenerated into a proud and idolatrous lust. At the heart of the gospel is the call to turn away from such idols and give our obedience to God. That is why it is so important that we always seek the kingdom of God above all else and His Word above the world.
When we give our lives to Jesus we die from that world and step into a new world above the idols and desires of this world. You are a new creation in Jesus Christ. God should always be first.
Have an awesome day.
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