1. Don’t make idols – worship the true God - Ex.20:4-6; John 4:23,24
Review
Ps. 114:1,2 - God’s people were:-
Founded on God’s deliverance –v.1
Formed around God’s presence –v.2a
Forged by God’s rule –v.2b
The 10 commandments are:-
To display & honour God
For our good

2. 1. The human heart – a factory of idols
a. Created things – Rom.1:22,23,25
b. Religious objects – 1 Sam.4; Kings 18:4
c. God’s good gifts

3. 2. Knowing what God is like
a. God is holy – v.4
b. God is jealous – v.5; Ex.34:14
1. Jealous for the honour of his name
2. Jealous for the exclusive covenant relationship
To hate God is to make idols. God judges
c. God is gracious – v.6

4. 3.True worship of God – John 4:23, 24
In spirit – how we worship
In truth – who we worship
Truth without passion– dead orthodoxy
Passion without truth– lively but shallow

5. 4. Am I a true worshipper? Have I responded to God’s love & grace
What is my view of God?
Does God take first place?
Am I a passionate worshipper?
- on a Sunday morning
- in everyday life. Is Jesus Lord over every area of my life?