Making an Idol

People who truly serve God know their place in His Kingdom.

I understand how speakers, musicians, authors, pastors and those in leadership have inspired and influenced us. I can name a few that have helped and challenged me in my relationship with God.

The truth is most of us have not called these 'famous Christians' gods or tried to make bull sacrifices to them. But if we really think about it, many of us have straddled the fence in idol worship.

Musicians can sing, dance and play instruments better than the average person, but they did not create heaven or earth.

Authors may touch our heart with the power of the pen,
but they do not know the number of hairs on
your head nor really care.

Speakers may inspire us to do the impossible,
but they did not fill the universe with stars.

Pastors may motivate us in our relationship with God,
but they did not fill this barren land with water.

The danger in elevating people is when it causes them to think more highly of themselves than they should.

I came across a televangelist doing the typical money talk. But what this pastor offered took me by surprise. She said that if you gave $400 they would send you a leather bound study Bible personally signed by her.

I will give you a moment to puke...

The reality is when we clamour for their attention, and put them on unreachable pedestals, their heads can become swollen.I can blame this pastor for her ego trip (seriously...signing a Bible?), but we are not helping these fellow followers of Christ by even asking them for an autograph, photo etc...

Not many of us have John the Baptist's attitude when he said,

"He (Jesus) must become greater and greater,
and I must become less and less."
John 3:30

Let's remember to keep these humans and what they are doing in the Kingdom in proper perspective. Thank God for them, but don't put them where God should be in your life.

Be blessed,
Steve