Security 'Issues'

VERSE: All mankind is stupid, devoid of knowledge; Every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, For his molten images are deceitful, And there is no breath in them. They are worthless, a work of mockery; In the time of their punishment they will perish. Jeremiah 51:17-18

The Word gives us very clear signals of what can become idols in our lives. The things that we have idolized in our lives can be in the form of quick-money making schemes, bad relationships, and bad habits. These verses give you a clear indicator of the presence of an idol in our lives. Firstly, they seem to bring us a promise of good but it turns out to be false. Secondly, it is not long-lasting (i.e. no breath in them) but in turn it poisons our lives. Thirdly, they don’t bring any return and finally, it turns out to be a work of mockery.

These idols in our lives are displeasing to God. They are shameful and they will finally rot and decay in our lives. The verse clearly starts off by saying that we are foolish to trust something that will disappear soon. We always find it easier to find security in things we can see and touch but find it very difficult to find our security in the Lord!

THOUGHT: Are we finding security in things we see and touch and making them idols in our lives or are we finding security in Our Eternal God?

All verses have been quoted from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright (c) 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved.