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Pastor Q&A

Our pastor has addressed some commonly asked questions with Bible based proof.  We have a weekly question as well as other questions for you to examine.

WHAT IS IDOLATRY? 

 I am sure that this is the position of most of the world, and especially the western world. But, what is idolatry? This question is not so simple to answer. For example, we can take the true God of Heaven and strip Him of His attributes and this becomes a subtle form of idolatry. We pick and choose those attributes of God that we like and then deny those that frighten us. This is idolatry. Because we make God what we want Him to be, and not what He is.

When this is done, we have exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and we are worshiping a god who is in fact an idol. This idol may not be of stone or wood or gold, it may be sophisticated; but, nevertheless it is not God, it is an idol.

It is high time that the church world awakes from its slumber, and recognizes the true character and attributes of God. We know who Jesus is, and much attention is given to the Holy Spirit in our generation. But, who is God? To the church world today, God is almost altogether ignored. But, may I remind you, that if it were not for God and His holy character, we would not be.

​Scripture: King James Version: Exodus 20:3-6; I John 1:5-7; Romans 1:20-25.  

Jerry W. Arnold
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Posted: 05/18/2025

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