Idols

Idols are anything that is set before God. As western societies, there are little tangible stereotypical idols that are worshipped. However, there are things that are given more love and attention than God. He's the one who created us, forgave us, redeemed us, and provided for us. He deserves all the attention and glory.

Many problems we face, especially sin, chains, and addictions, are not based on us trying to overcome. It's deeper than that. Breaking addictions and overcoming sin is often based on desires and the source of our spiritual "eating". God needs to be the source of our feasting and drinking.

Our spirits will constantly hunger and thirst. If we allow ourselves not to be satisfied with God and His holiness and the things He offers, then we will naturally fill desires with sin and the world.

When we fill our desires with God, sin no longer is satisfying. This allows God to have is true place in our life, and sin to be destroyed at its roots. In Jeremiah 2:13, God says,

"For my people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns - broken cisterns that can hold no water." 

The only way we can overcome and kill sin at its roots is to change our source. We must choose to be satisfied with the things of God above all else. They are more than enough for us if we choose them.

--Influenced by Jimmy Needham's testimony and songs