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This week we’re talking about modern-day idols. We often think of “idols” in terms of “graven images” made of stone or wood, yet anything that would replace or challenge the place of God in our hearts is an idol. A survey was conducted recently about what idols exist among churchgoers. The findings may be a bit surprising. We’re going to talk about them today.
STORY – Pastors Identify Modern-day Idols, Comfort Tops List
“Idols don’t always come in the form of carved statues or reside in places of worship. Many pastors believe modern-day idols can be benign-looking desires with significant influence on people in their congregations.
“According to a study from Lifeway Research, more than half of U.S. Protestant pastors believe comfort (67%), control or security (56%), money (55%) and approval (51%) are idols that have significant influence on their congregations. When asked to choose the potential idol with the most sway over people in their churches, pastors again point to comfort (30%) and control or security (20%) above the others.” (Lifeway Research)
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