Deuteronomy 7:26 Do not bring a detestable thing into your house or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. Regard it as vile and utterly detest it, for it is set apart for destruction. Did you see that news article recently about a cat that jumped into a vat of toxic chemicals inContinue reading “Toxic Things”
Tag Archives: Idolatry
Tattoos
Leviticus 19:28 Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD. Have you ever used flash cards to memorize material? I have! In fact, I have some sitting on my table right now. You see, I am reviewing Ancient Hebrew, something I learned over forty yearsContinue reading “Tattoos”
Capricious? – Revelation 9:20
Revelation 9:20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood — idols that cannot see or hear or walk. One of the charges that is often thrownContinue reading “Capricious? – Revelation 9:20”
Pieces of Wood
Isaiah 44:15 It is used as fuel for burning; some of it he takes and warms himself, he kindles a fire and bakes bread. But he also fashions a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. Sometimes we live life in contradiction. Other people often see the contradictions andContinue reading “Pieces of Wood”
Had No King
Judges 17:6 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. We don’t have a king in the United States, but kings ruling nation states has been a part of societies for thousands of years. We all need some type of governing structure, some set of rules to help us asContinue reading “Had No King”
What Does God Look Like?
Deuteronomy 4:15 You saw no form of any kind the day the LORD spoke to you at Horeb out of the fire. Therefore watch yourselves very carefully, We often hear children ask, “What does God look like?” Even some adults ask this same question. It is a natural question asked from a very human perspective.Continue reading “What Does God Look Like?”
Challenge and Password
Psalm 24:3-10 We live in a world of authentication. You enter your pin number when you withdraw cash from an ATM. You enter a username and password on your favorite online marketplace. When the website passes that information across the internet the package of information is validated and encrypted to ensure its authenticity. WhenContinue reading “Challenge and Password”
The Twenty-Plus-Five’s
Psalm 25, 55, 85, 115, 145 Love changes things. As we think about the process of forgiveness Psalm 25:7 provides some insight. As the writer expresses his trust in the LORD (vv1-2) he also recognizes his own sinfulness (v7). He asks that the LORD would use His love as a filter when He remembers hisContinue reading “The Twenty-Plus-Five’s”
The Seven’s
Psalm 7, 37, 67, 97, 127 Would you be willing to let your enemies be your judge, jury and executioner? The psalmist in Psalm 7 tells the LORD that if he has done evil, to let his enemies carry out judgment on him. He is so certain of his innocence that he is willing toContinue reading “The Seven’s”
The Arnold Journey 