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  1. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-study › topicalWhat is an Idol? Idolatry Meaning from the Bible & Examples

    Aug 5, 2022 · An idol is anything more important to you than God, anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God, and anything that you seek to give you what only God can give. Learn about the biblical definition, history, and types of idolatry, and how to resist it.

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  3. www.desiringgod.org › interviews › what-is-an-idolWhat Is an Idol? - Desiring God

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    Now, our friend who sent this question in is right, I think, that in the Bible the word idol is uniformly used for an actual object from nature or, more often, made by human hands. You don’t find the word idolatryused to describe excessive love for your wife, or your lands, or your money, or your pocketbook. So I think he’s right that in the Bible ...

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    So now we come to our friend’s question. Okay, if that’s what the Bible treated as idols, then “today’s idols,” he says, “are very different. They seem to be desires of the heart or for money, sex, power, things like that. How did this come to be? Idols used to be statues, not just heart obsessions.” And I say, “Very good question.” How did that co...

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    So, back to my broad definition. It went like this: anything that we come to rely on for some blessing, or help, or guidance, in the place of wholehearted reliance on the true and living God. If we come to crave, love, depend upon, and trust for a blessing people’s praise to enhance our self-exaltation, or money, or power, or sex, or family, or pro...

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    John Piper defines an idol as anything that we rely on for blessing, help, or guidance instead of God. He explains the biblical meaning and history of idols, and how they contradict God's transcendence and glory.

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  4. www.gotquestions.org › idolatry-definitionWhat is the definition of idolatry? | GotQuestions.org

    Jul 7, 2023 · Idolatry is the worship of anything that replaces the one, true God. The Bible condemns idolatry as a sin that robs God of His glory and brings judgment on those who practice it.

  5. www.christianity.com › wiki › christian-termsIdolatry in the Bible - It's Definition, Meaning & Significance

    Apr 11, 2024 · Idolatry is the worship of anything or anyone besides God, which breaks the first two commandments. Learn about the biblical stories, verses and consequences of idolatry, and how to avoid it.

  6. christian.net › resources › what-is-an-idol-and-howWhat Is An Idol And How Is It Considered Idolatry?

    Jan 9, 2024 · Idolatry is putting something or someone before God as the most important focus and priority in our lives. Learn what is an idol biblically, how to identify and avoid idols, and the lethal components of idolatry from this article.

  7. biblicaldefinitions.com › bible-definition-of-idolUnderstanding the Bible Definition of Idol: A Deep Dive

    Dec 25, 2023 · The Bible clearly defines idolatry as the act of worshiping anything or anyone other than God. It is a violation of God’s commandments and a denial of His supreme authority. The consequences of idolatry are severe and can lead individuals astray from God’s path.

  8. www.biblestudytools.com › topical-verses › bible15 Bible Verses about Idolatry & The Dangers of Idols

    Jul 28, 2021 · What does the Bible say about idolatry? Scripture strongly advises against the following of idols other than God. Idolatry, in this sense, means abandoning the way of God for another aim. The Bible says we should put living in a righteous manner above all other pursuits of the flesh and mind.