Which do you serve? God or the idol of money? In verses 19-21, Jesus asks: Where is your treasure? Where are you investing your resources? Whom do you serve?
Tag Archives: idols
Misplaced praise | Matthew 6:1
Rather than its original purpose, they sought their own praise. And they got their reward. They were really worshiping themselves, not God.
Adultery exposed | Matthew 5:27-28
But you know what Jesus is doing here? He’s exposing adultery at its source…the heart. This is really teaching on all sin – for all sin comes from the heart.
The baby King | Matthew 2:7-12
But the worship was not for the star. They came to see the infant King which the star led them to. All their gifts were for Him.
Search for gods | Genesis 31:31-35
He searched high and low but could not find his gods. It seems kind of ridiculous that his “gods” were even stolen and now he couldn’t find them!
Setting out | Genesis 31:14-21
Jacob doesn’t talk to Laban about his plan. Rather, he just secretly hit the road. He gets his whole troop across the river and hits the open road.
The Fountain | Zechariah 13:1-6 (AMP)
Though it is specifically directed to the Jews we know it applies to all mankind. Through Christ, we have access to an unlimited supply of cleansing of sin.