The 2nd Commandment

Good Morning!! This is the second of the Ten Commandments and shows that we are to worship only God. God forbids us to worship or use created things or even creation itself as an approach to him. Not trees, or flowers, or land. Not statues, monuments,...not even traditions. Only God. We should have no God-substitutes.

"You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below."—Exodus 20:4 (NIV)

When we look to anyone or anything other than God as our primary source of meaning, self-worth, comfort or fulfillment, we are in danger of having an idol in our lives. An idol is anything that we depend on for solutions that only God can provide. Three common types of idols are substances, behaviors and relationships that control our lives.

God doesn't want us to serve idols, because He loves us, and knows what's best for us. Let us come before Him daily, seeking His will and His plan for our lives.

Lord, forgive us for trying to find comfort, solutions, and happiness in things, activities or relationships. Although You may use some of these things or people, to enrich our lives and to help us,...I know that You are the source of all good things. Holy Spirit help us to stop depending on weak substitutes. Amen.

 

"Make sure that there is a witness in your spirit, so that you will know you're on the right track."