‘God gives me purpose, meaning and fulfilment in my life’ ‘God governs the way I act’ ‘God is the focal point around which my existence hangs’ ‘God is the source of my peace, joy and contentment’

Exodus 20:4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.

Exodus 20:4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them ;

Idols Anything- in the heavens, earth or waters ‘Make for yourselves’ – takes time, focus, energy ‘Bow down to them’ – we serve them and can become enslaved by them

for I, the L ORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. (Exodus 20:4-6)

Idols Anything- in the heavens, earth or waters ‘Make for yourselves’ – takes time, focus, energy ‘Bow down to them’ – we serve them ‘Worship them’ – they take the place of God in our lives

Joshua 25:14-15 “Now fear the L ORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away anything you worshiped in the past and serve the L ORD. But if serving the L ORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, But as for me and my household, we will serve the L ORD.”