Yesterday, a sweet women from church (who has never forwarded me anything before) emailed me this. Maybe, just maybe, God is trying to get His point across.
“The greatest adversary of love to God is not his enemies but his gifts. And the most deadly appetites are not for the poison of evil, but for the simple pleasures of earth. For when these replace an appetite for God himself, the idolatry is scarcely recognizable, and almost incurable.” (John Piper, emphasis mine)
An idol is anything or anyone we look to for fulfillment in life apart from God. It is the thing that replaces (or suppresses) our appetite for God.
“Worship me only. Whatever occupies your mind the most becomes your god.” (Sarah Young)
Melissa Deming says
i loved the book of Jonah – that's why I named on the twins after the book! Great insight!
The Copeland Family says
Perfectly said, thank you so much for sharing, Carrie!