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1 | Ps. 82:6 "ye are gods" | Ps 82:6 | DocTrinsograce | 216330 | ||
Dr. Timothy Keller offers up the following forms of idolatry to help us examine our own lives: 1. Power idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I have power and influence over others. 2. Approval idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I am loved and respected by [fill in blank]. 3. Comfort idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I have this kind of pleasure experience, a particular quality of life. 4. Image idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I have a particular kind of look or body image. 5. Control idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I am able to get mastery over my life in the area of [fill in blank]. 6. Helping idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if people are dependent on me and need me. 7. Dependence idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if someone is there to protect me and keep me safe. 8. Independence idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I am completely free from obligations or responsibilities to take care of someone. 9. Work idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I am highly productive getting a lot done. 10. Achievement idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I am being recognized for my accomplishments, if I am excelling in my career. 11. Materialism idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I have a certain level of wealth, financial freedom, and very nice possessions. 12. Religion idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I am adhering to my religion's moral codes and accomplished in it's activities. 13. Individual person idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if this one person is in my life and happy there and/or happy with me. 14. Irreligion idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I feel I am totally independent of organized religion and with a self-made morality. 15. Racial/cultural idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if my race and culture is ascendant and recognized as superior. 16. Inner ring idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if a particular social grouping or professional grouping or other group lets me in. 17. Family idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if my children and/or my parents are happy and happy with me. 18. Relationship idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if Mr. or Ms. 'Right' is in love with me. 19. Suffering idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if I am hurting, in a problem only then do I feel noble or worthy of love or am able to deal with guilt. 20. Ideology idolatry: Life only has meaning (I only have worth) if my political or social cause or party is making progress and ascending in influence or power. |
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2 | Ps. 82:6 "ye are gods" | Ps 82:6 | Val | 216577 | ||
Dear Doc, the list is a good one. Thank you for providing it. Hope you are well. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
3 | Ps. 82:6 "ye are gods" | Ps 82:6 | DocTrinsograce | 216594 | ||
Thank you, ma'am. I am doing much, much better. My dear Proverbs-31-wife has me on a new diet. It has been an answer to prayer for all of us. I'm losing weight, have more energy, feel better, and my blood sugar is now normal. :-) God is gracious. I hope you are doing well, too. Have you found a fellowship in which to regularly worship? |
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4 | Ps. 82:6 "ye are gods" | Ps 82:6 | azurelaw | 216599 | ||
That is certainly good news, Doc. Praise the Lord. :-) Azure |
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5 | Ps. 82:6 "ye are gods" | Ps 82:6 | DocTrinsograce | 216600 | ||
I am blessed far beyond what I deserve! In fact, I am blessed far beyond what I can conceive! | ||||||