Idols In The Church:

I have been studying about Idolatry and came across a quote by Keith Green which I liked because it mirrors my own thoughts in which I do not deserve or desire praise or applaud for any work or ministry that I do for God and His children. It says; “My dearest family in Jesus, why are we so star struck? Why do we idolize Christian singers and speakers? We go from glorifying musicians in the world, to glorifying Christian musicians. Its all idolatry! Can’t you see that?...Satan is getting a great victory as we seem to worship these ministers on tape and records, and clamor to get their autographs in churches and concerts halls from coast to coast . Can’t you see you are hurting these ministers? They try desperately to tell you that they don’t deserve to be praised, and because of this you squeal with delight and praise them all the more. You’re smothering them, making it almost impossible for them to see that it’s really Jesus. They keep telling themselves that, but you keep telling them that it’s really them, crushing their humility and grieving the Spirit that is trying to keep their eyes on Jesus...lets all repent of idolatry.