Introduction: Got an idol? If this wasn’t a problem for CHRISTians then the Holy Spirit would not have “inspired” John to write it.

We all have IDOLS.

IDOLS:
* Self
* Sports
* Money
* Entertainment
* Movie, Sport Stars
* Jobs
* Family
* Houses
* Material Possessions
* Cars
* Trucks
* Friends
* Hunting Fishing
* Racing
* Partying
* Power

Jesus Christ desires…..yes, demands to be LORD!

One preacher put it this way: “If He is not Lord of all, He will not be Lord at all!”

1. What are the CAUSES of IDOLS?

“21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.” (1John 5:21)

The word “Idol” is εἴδωλον, (i’-do-lon), which means an idol, false god.

2. What is the CURE of IDOLS?

Reevaluate our walk with Jesus!

“5This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (1John 1:5-10)

Examine our hearts before Jesus!

“3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.” (1John 2:3-5)

Are we OBEDIENT to His will and His Word? Truthfully, most of us would say, “Some of His Will and a lot of His Word.”

Deal with Sin and submit to His authority.

“6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.” (1John 3:6-10)

Conclusion: God’s Unconditional Love through the Lord Jesus Christ is guaranteed for every child of God. Forgiveness, and peace can be experienced. But Daily choices we make Determine our Direction with the Lord. IDOLS are a hinderance to our relationship with Jesus. Will you take time right now and see where you stand in your relationship with Jesus?

Thank Him. Praise Him.
Love Him. Serve Him.
Get ready to meet Him.

Love y’all,