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An idol is not only an image or a shape; anything more important than God, or anything more loved than God, is an idol. It could be pleasure, convenience, comfort- Zone, self-glory, self-centeredness, love of money, position, honor etc. We must turn to God from these idols.
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. (1 John 5/21)
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When Jesus talked about following Him, He didn’t sugarcoat it all. He didn’t say, ‘Follow Me, it’ll be great. You’re going to live an amazing life and I will pour my blessings on you financially.” Instead, it’s a much more realistic message, ‘Follow Me. It will probably be hard. People will probably persecute you and even hate you, but remember they hated Me first. I will be with you and give you strength to endure. Follow Me because I can give you eternal life.
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― Who Are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media-Obsessed World
― Who Are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media-Obsessed World
