Grow In Faith
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Grow In Faith
Jonah Pt. 20 The Hidden Idols in Our Hearts
In this continuation of our Jonah devotional series, we dive deeper into Jonah chapter 2—where Jonah’s prayer of repentance exposes a sobering truth: Idolatry isn’t just an ancient problem; it’s the human heart’s signature struggle.
Jonah’s sudden outburst—“Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them”—reveals that even in the belly of a fish, our false gods follow us. This reflection explores:
- The pervasive nature of idolatry—how even good things (success, comfort, control) can subtly displace God.
- The danger of worshiping lesser things—we don’t just use what we worship; we become like it (Psalm 115:4–8).
- Three steps to confront idols:
- Name them (identify what you’re clinging to).
- Notice the drift (how they quietly take God’s place).
- Renounce and replace (turn to God as your true source of life).
Jonah’s story reminds us: Idols thrive in the dark. But when brought into the light, we’re freed to worship the One who alone can save.
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