Worthy of Worship

 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God

– 1 Corinthians 10:31

Christ-followers worship the true God revealed and proclaimed through the Bible. Meanwhile, various religions around the world promote false gods, ancestor worship, and even the reverence of living things or nature (worshiping the creation rather than the Creator). And then there's today’s popular false teachings such as New Age, Scientology, and Kabbalah. Whatever they worship, the list goes on and on. 

Even those who embrace atheism are in fact active worshipers.

True, they may not be regular churchgoers and proclaim Jesus as their Lord and Savior. But they — like everyone — bow to their favorite idols. Some worship money, luxury, and pleasure, while others bend the knee to intellect and higher learning. And still millions more kneel at the altar of more-negative gods such as alcohol, drugs, and illicit relationships.

The saying goes that there are no atheists on the battlefield. But within everyone rages a different conflict: The God of the Bible versus the world’s gods and idols. It's our hearts and souls that are the prizes of this hotly contested struggle.

Perhaps we don’t literally kneel and worship before an Old Testament-style golden idol. But secretly (and maybe not-so-secretly), we do cherish our own personal gods. Think about the things you worry about or sacrifice your time and money for. What are the issues that make you angry? What brings you the most joy? And here’s a revealing question: Whose attention and applause do you most crave?

If your answers don’t involve God, you’re likely worshiping an idol. And idols can be difficult to recognize through the smoke and confusion of spiritual warfare. Even apparently good things can evolve into god things.

Christ-followers must remember that the God of the Bible refuses to share his glory with false deities and cheap idols. So, let’s reflect on the God (and gods) in our lives, and choose the only One to serve and live for. After all, he’s worthy of our worship and praise.