Dear Friends,
Not every idol comes wrapped in evil. In fact, some of the greatest threats to our spiritual walk are not wicked things, but good things that have taken the wrong place in our lives. A career, a family legacy, financial security, a hobby, or even ministry work—each of these can become a “god” to us when it begins to demand our focus, our loyalty, and our trust above the Lord.
As we reflected on in Sunday’s message, God commanded in Exodus 20:3 (NLT), “You must not have any other god but me.” The weight of this verse is not only in what it forbids, but in what it prioritizes—God must be first, always. There is no room on the throne of our hearts for two rulers.
The first pillar of a God-Centered Life, The Importance of God and Keeping Him as Your Focus, reminds us to examine not just what is evil, but what is excessive. Has something—even something good—begun to consume your thoughts more than the Lord? Has it edged out time for prayer, worship, or study?
If so, be encouraged—not condemned. God is gracious and merciful to receive us when we return. Ask Him today to reorder your affections. Place Him back at the center, where He alone belongs. Every truly good thing in life flows not from our own efforts, but from our surrender to His will.
In the service of Christ alone,
Brother Jesse
Co-founder & Sr. Chaplain
SFIHG Ministries
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