Idolatry?

[Omegaman 3.0]

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Do we 

A. Beat ourselves up with a guilt trip that we chose a documentary over the bible? or do we

B. Miserable and mainly out of obligation lift that book to our tired eyes, opening it up to the last place we read we try to get something more out of it?

 

C. Assess our situation realistically, and resolve to not make it about guilt or self sacrifice, but instead, change our lifestyle so that we  have adequate free time to do a bit of Bible reading as a regular thing, wherein reading the Bible is a joy we look forward to, not a task or inconvenience to be resented or endured.

[Starise]

1 hour ago, Omegaman 3.0 said:

Assess our situation realistically, and resolve to not make it about guilt or self sacrifice, but instead, change our lifestyle so that we  have adequate free time to do a bit of Bible reading as a regular thing, wherein reading the Bible is a joy we look forward to, not a task or inconvenience to be resented or endured.

Sounds like great advice @Omegaman 3.0 for anyone who can do it. I was hoping someone would comment on the various other ways they consume the word besides reading it. I think someone mentioned a bible podcast. I tend to favor at least some exposition or commentary whether I agree or disagree with it because it helps to give the scripture context aiding in understanding why certain passages are interpreted in certain ways. If one simply only ever reads the bible with no further help, I'm not sure that's really productive either.

Of course for those with more time or more control over their schedules doing what you suggest is much easier and I think these people can easily get 'out of touch' with those who have families and work two jobs, have long commutes and work days plus other obligations. Sure I could quit my job and go flip burgers part time forfeiting my financial future. I don't have anyone to move in with if things fall through so it isn't such a cut and dried decision for me as it might be for someone else. 

I believe consuming the word of God is VERY important. God also told us to go out and use those gifts He gave us whatever they might be. IOW a bible scholar who only reads and studies is pretty much useless IMO.

[Mike Mclees]

On 2/16/2022 at 8:45 AM, Katie Müller said:

I copied that from my notes, figured I'd share my list. Please feel free to add to it and I'll add anything I didn't previously consider in my notebook.

Yes, I would like to add one. It's to glory in ones own abilties and  accomplishments While they deny God. This is idolitry  of self. I talk of scientists who even often make jokes about God in creation. 

[Dennis1209]

Yes, idolatry takes many shapes and forms. I think money and success are two leading forms of idolatry today. It is closely followed by idolizing sports teams, athletes, movie stars, celebrities, fiction super-heroes, and demi-gods. Transhumanism is plastered all over our cable TV channels.

I look at the people today, paying money for autographs and the opportunity to have a picture taken with a celebrity or sports star. Many people have spent over one hundred dollars for a pair of sneakers made in China because a celebrity endorses it.

When your date with eternity is engraved in granite after the dash on your tombstone, where are those idols?