Psalm 96:4-5 says, “For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols.” Some translations render the phrase “worthless idols” as “nothings,” or “non-entities.” We are commanded to avoid the worship of idols not only because it is immoral, but because it …
Most Recent from Idolatry
Those Who Trust In Idols Become Like Them | Psalm 96
Psalm 96:4-5 says, “For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols.” Some translations render the phrase “worthless idols” as “nothings,” or “non-entities.” We are commanded to avoid the worship of idols not only because it is immoral, but because it is vain. Idols are simply the fantasies of the imagination of wicked men. Therefore, idols can only disappoint, and those who trust in them become like them.
All Content in Idolatry:
Idolizing Physical Health Over Spiritual Health
Over the past couple years, many Christians have proved that they care more about their physical health than spiritual health. They value their bodies over their own souls. Here’s what the Bible has to say to these idolatrous individuals.
The Original Lie
What is the specific lie that Adam and Eve exchanged the truth of God for?
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed
In the midst of COVID-19, many people are compromising their faith. Why is this the case?
Showing Gratitude By Enjoying God’s Good Gifts
As Christians, we want to be careful not to fall into Prosperity Gospel, but we also want to be careful not to overcompensate and fall into the Poverty Gospel. Both are unbiblical.
The Love of Money and the Seed Among Thorns
The incredible dangers of the “love of money” are perhaps most clearly expounded by Christ himself, in the Parable of the Sower. Watch here, as Pastor Joel explains the correlation between these two biblical texts.
The 3 Most Dangerous Cults In America
In this episode of Theology Applied, Pastor Joel Webbon hosts a conversation with the hosts of Cultish about the three most dangerous cults in America today.
How To Identify A Cult
In this episode of Theology Applied, Pastor Joel Webbon hosts a conversation with the hosts of Cultish about how to recognize whether or not you (or a loved one) are a part of a cult. They thoroughly address this topic by providing a list of tell-tale signs of every major cult.
The Love of Money
The Bible never condemns wealth. Money is not the root of all kinds of evil, “the love of money” is the root of all kinds of evil. So how should Christians view money?
The Idolatry of Romance
Did you know that Adam and Eve in some ways are the original Romeo and Juliet? When a culture departs from God, romanticism almost always is selected as the alternative obsession. In this clip Pastor Joel reveals the serious danger of this reality.