Comments on: Have You Let Teaching Become an Idol?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:02:27 +0000

This is a great reminder. I recently discovered that teaching is an idol for me too. Counterintuitively, holding teaching in such an important part of my heart actually made me a worse teacher–because I felt wrecked when I made a mistake, and the despair made it harder to bounce back.
My pastor talks about the tendency of humans to have “disordered affections.” God should be our #1 affection–no matter what! It’s critical that we are honest with ourselves when He’s not, and that we make conscious, actionable decisions to change our perspective.

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:59:21 +0000

Thank you for sharing this! I have realized so clearly now that teaching has become an idol as I wrestle with God about a grade level change next year that I’ve been assigned. I appreciate your ministry to teachers and enjoy your podcasts. Thank you!

By: Tanya G Marshall

Tanya G Marshall — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 02:37:18 +0000

This post is so true and also so convicting!! I definitely consider teaching and writing to be my ministry, but if they get more attention from me than the attention I give to God, then my priorities are out of whack. Thank you SOOO much for this post!

By: IH

IH — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:39:17 +0000

I can relate to this as a Muslim. We say Lailaha Illalah – There is no ‘god’ but God, ‘god’ referring to anything that becomes a love or obsession or idol and takes the place of God in our hearts be it work, a person, our reputation…. While these things are allowed, may be good and enjoyable they should never replace the one true God. Thanks for the reminder!

By: Frederick

Frederick — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:56:24 +0000

I recently took another step in dethroning my Idol of Fragrances. I exposed it to others and Have given it over to God. I don’t know what the end result will be (if ill be able to wear them or not) but I am happy to come back to a pure heart of unclouded worship.

By: Mary Clark Owens

Mary Clark Owens — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:02:15 +0000

Sometimes good things can become idols when we allow them to take up room in our hearts reserved for God alone. I am examining myself to see what idols I have erected on the throne room of my heart. Even little things, good things can become idols. If you read this, take time to listen to the song.

By: Ziyanda

Ziyanda — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:39:42 +0000

I found this so true considering that i’ve also discovered that i ahve an idol of my own. Which is “My future husband and family”. Its almost as if if I can just get these two things right or if God could give me just these two things life would be worth it or I would finaaly be of worth or value. which is not true. Each person should finf their worth in Christ. christ should be who we desire most in the world. If we have him, then everything is alright. Its been quite the shock to take all of this in. But I know its god’s way of bringing him closer to him. Am I there yet, you might ask. Nope. It’s still a struggle.But there is grace and the Holy Spirit is my helper. to god be the Glory 🙂