BECOMING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF
An idol is not always something evil. It is often something good placed in the wrong position. Anything you: Trust more than God, Consult before God, Obey instead of God has quietly taken His place. IDOLS THAT QUIETLY KILL FAITH
MODERN IDOL
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IN REAL LIFE
HOW IT WEAKENS FAITH
People
Faith becomes people-driven instead of God-led; decisions are based on acceptance, not truth Faith shifts from dependence on God to reliance on resources
Seeking approval, fearing disappointment, prioritizing relationships over obedience
Money & Security
Trusting income, savings, or credit more than God’s provision
Comfort
Faith stagnates because growth often requires discomfort
Avoiding discomfort, hard conversations, sacrifice, or discipline
Control
Faith weakens because trust is replaced with self- management
Needing to plan everything, resisting surrender, anxiety over outcomes
Identity tied to achievements, titles, or visibility
Faith becomes performance- based instead of relationship- based
Success & Status
Faith erodes through neglect, not rebellion
Constant activity with little prayer, Word, or rest
Busyness
Making decisions based on trends, social pressure, or popular thinking
Faith loses clarity when culture becomes the compass
Opinions & Culture
Faith collapses under pressure when self replaces surrender
“I’ve got this,” independence from God, selective obedience
Self
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