Week 7– Prone to Wander

Discussion Question How many places of worship are there in the U.S. if one takes into account all faith traditions?

“Ezekiel, these people have set up idols in their hearts . . .” (God speaking here) “Ezekiel, these people have set up idols in their hearts . . .”

“The human heart is an idol factory” – John Calvin

Definition of an Idol: An idol is anything, other than God Himself, that captures your heart. Anything that you seek to give you what only God can give.

God desires that intercession be the means of turning His rightful wrath into compassion.

“Until sin is bitter, Christ will not be sweet” – Thomas Watson

“And the Lord was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him . . .” Deuteronomy 9:20 “And the Lord was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him . . .”

Definition of an Idol: An idol is anything, other than God Himself, that captures your heart. Anything that you seek to give you what only God can give.

Question #1 What do you fear losing so much so that if you did then life would not be worth living anymore?

Question #2 What in life is the most influential contribution to how you see yourself?

Question #3 What makes you the happiest when you have lots of it or what makes you the saddest when it is threatened?

Question #4 Is there something you spend too much on or keep telling yourself you need to exercise self-control over?

What would those you know say your idols are? Question #5 What would those you know say your idols are?