When Our gods Die 1 John 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

When Our gods Die Idolatry is an old problem Idolatry is an old problem Condemned in O.T. and N.T. Condemned in O.T. and N.T. – Exo. 20:3; 1 Jn. 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

When Our gods Die An “ancient” problem? An “ancient” problem? Many have idols now Many have idols now – Eze. 14:3 These will perish These will perish – Psa. 115:4-8 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG What are some modern idol gods among us today?

MONEY When Our gods Die – 1 John 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Money Jesus warned against it Jesus warned against it – Lk. 16:13 Covetousness/Greed Covetousness/Greed – Col. 3:5 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Money Other warnings Other warnings – 1 Cor. 6:10; Eph. 5:3-5; 1 Tim. 6:9-10 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Is this the god we should worship? Mt.6:33

Money The god of money will die! ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG And the world is passing away along with its desires (1 Jn. 2:17 ESV)

SELF When Our gods Die – 1 John 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Self Lover’s of self Lover’s of self – 2 Tim. 3:1-2; Php. 3:18-19 No self-denial No self-denial – Lk. 9:23 Leftovers for God Leftovers for God – Hag. 1:4; cp. Mt. 6:33 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Self Anxious for things Anxious for things – Php. 4:6 Not rich toward God Not rich toward God – Lk. 12:20-21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Self The god of self will die! ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, (Heb. 9:27 ESV)

PLEASURE When Our gods Die – 1 John 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Pleasure Lover’s of pleasure Lover’s of pleasure – 2 Tim.3:4 R&R has its place R&R has its place – Ecc. 2:24; 9:9 – Pro. 17:22 It can be harmful It can be harmful – Lk. 8:14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Pleasure The god of pleasure will die! ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. (Heb. 11:25 ESV)

HUMAN WISDOM When Our gods Die – 1 John 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Human Wisdom Idol of human wisdom/pride Idol of human wisdom/pride – Ac. 12:20-23 Contradict God’s word Contradict God’s word – Creation – Gen. 1-2 – Salvation – Ac. 22:16 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Human Wisdom Idol of human wisdom/pride Idol of human wisdom/pride – Ac. 12:20-23 Contradict God’s word Contradict God’s word – Authority – 1 Cor. 11:23-24; Ac. 20:7 – Inspiration – 2 Tim. 3:16-17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Human Wisdom Other warnings Other warnings – Isa. 55:8-9 – 1 Cor. 1:17-25 – Rom. 1:22 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Human Wisdom The god of human wisdom will die! ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going. (Ecc. 9:10 ESV)

HUMANITY When Our gods Die – 1 John 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Humanity Man made in God’s image Man made in God’s image – Gen. 1:26-27 Man tries to make God in his image Man tries to make God in his image – Rom. 1:23, 25 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Humanity A god made in man’s image A god made in man’s image – Only sincerity matters – Mt. 23:23 – Accepts all worship – Jn. 4:23-24 – Accepts any lifestyle – 2 Cor. 5:10 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Humanity A god made in man’s image A god made in man’s image – Accepts any church – Mt. 16:18 – Beliefs don’t matter – Rev. 2:16 – No punishment – Rom. 11:22 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Humanity The god made in our own image will die! ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG …you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you. (Psa. 50:21 ESV)

When Our gods Die 1 John 5:21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG