Most people would never bow down to a golden calf. We would never think of ourselves as idol worshipers.
But what if idolatry is far more subtle than that?
What if it shows up in our relationships, our fears, our ambitions, our parenting, our marriages, or our desire for approval?
In today’s reading, God’s patience with the Northern Kingdom finally comes to an end after generations of idolatry and compromise. But perhaps the most sobering part of the story comes after the judgment. The people who replaced Israel didn’t reject God completely—they simply added Him to everything else they were already worshiping.
Sound familiar?
Today we’ll consider one of the most important questions a believer can ask: Is Jesus truly Lord of my life, or have I simply added a little Christianity to a heart that is still controlled by other loves?
