Scripture
Ezekiel 14:4
Tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I, the Lord, will give them the kind of answer their great idolatry deserves.
Observation
This is a great example of God looking in the inside. Idols in their hearts. This is something that would show up on the outside, but begins in the heart.
Application
So, I need to discover what idols might be in my heart, and ask God to remove them. I would define an idol as something that either I worship (I hope not), or something that comes between me and my relationship with God (even good things). I should look at my priorities, my conversation, my time, my money - what in these are dominating my life? Is joking more important that praising? Is recreation more important than serving, or praying? Is getting more important than giving?
Prayer
Well Lord, this is quite an unexpected morning devotion. The only thing I can say right now is I'm sorry for the idolatry in my life. I'm not sure how to repent as I don't know what to turn from, but please search me and try me, and show me, and help me to repent and be free. To You be all glory. Amen
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