Last night's message encompassed the first of the ten commandments. In hindsight, I've found that you can't delve too deeply into what the first commandment entails, without considering elements of the second commandment. They fit together (as do all ten) like a hand in a glove.
We've already spoken about some common (and often unintended) idols that are ever-present in our culture today. Tonight's message is a continuation of that same train of thought.
Exodus 20:4 (Amplified Bible)
You shall not make yourself any graven image [to worship it] or any likeness of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth;
Would we praise a light bulb? Of course not! We would rightfully pay our respects to it's inventor (Thomas Edison). Of course, the creation is a wonderful thing in its own right, but it's not worthy of our worship, praise and love.
Nothing that has ever been created should take the place of the Creator of all things.
Good Night
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