You Are What You Worship - idols may look valuable, like precious silver and gold. But in the end, they’re powerless things that pass away. "Those who make them become like them; so do all who trust in them." We become what we worship. When we worship — or pursue as ultimate — idols, we become powerless, discontent, and disconnected, just like they are. But when we worship Jesus, we are made more and more like him. The way you view Jesus determines how you pursue him. So, are you pursuing worthless idols — or the God of infinite worth? Remember, you are what you worship. The question today is, “How valuable is Jesus to you?” Worship and pursue Jesus

"Their idols are silver and gold,

the work of human hands.

They have mouths, but do not speak;

eyes, but do not see.

They have ears, but do not hear;

noses, but do not smell.

They have hands, but do not feel;

feet, but do not walk;

and they do not make a sound in their throat.

Those who make them become like them;

so do all who trust in them." - Psalm 115:4–8 ESV

John Calvin famously said that “man’s nature is a perpetual factory of idols.”

He was absolutely right. 

And today’s devotional verses show us what happens through idolatry.

What is idolatry?

So what is idolatry? 

Paul defines idolatry in Colossians 3:5–6 like this:

"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 

"On account of these the wrath of God is coming."

Paul gives a laundry list of things. 

But he uses them as a build up to a description of idolatry: covetousness.

And because covetousness starts in the heart, so does all idolatry.

What happens to idolators?

In today’s passage, we learn something pretty terrifying.

Idols may look valuable, like precious silver and gold.

But in the end, they’re powerless things that pass away.

Notice, though, what we learn in verse 8:

"Those who make them become like them;

so do all who trust in them."

We become what we worship. 

When we worship — or pursue as ultimate — idols, we become powerless, discontent, and disconnected, just like they are.

But when we worship Jesus, we are made more and more like him.

How do you view Jesus?

So the question today is, “How valuable is Jesus to you?”

Is he more valuable than:

The way you look,

How much money you have,

Pornography and sinful sexual encounters,

Substances that you’re ruled by,

Or any other idol under the sun?

The way you view Jesus determines how you pursue him.

So, are you pursuing worthless idols — or the God of infinite worth?

Remember, you are what you worship.

Worship and pursue Jesus, today.

Jordan from SDD

Jordan Loftis

President and Editor

Jordan writes and speaks about how to study and live out the Bible. He’s the author of two books, Today We Win and The Men With Bare Feet, host of The Bible Better Podcast, and the president and editor of Short Daily Devotions.

Jordan is also the founder of Story Chorus, an innovative publishing company, and the cofounder of It’s Your Time Wellness with his wife, where they coach people to optimal health. He lives with his beautiful wife and three kids in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Get every believer in the Word every day. Shortdailydevotions.com is just what it sounds like, a short, Christian daily devotional that can be read either on the website’s main page, or in a Monday through Friday email. The devotions are a quick read and an effort to love and edify God’s people amidst the rush of our busy lives. They are intended as a supplement to your daily walk with Jesus as you study the Bible, pray, and fellowship with Christian brothers and sisters.

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