Trust God Not Graven Images

Text: Psalm 115:1-18 IBCSS 10/17/04

Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar

       The vanishing interest of many people toward true worshipping has reached a dangerous level of spiritual deterioration, and this is overlooked by modern society living in a Godless and self-centered lifestyle.

       The citizens of the world are easily drawn to what the “Dream World of Modern Men” could offer to human race. Through modern technology, people from all walks of life are being led swiftly and deceitfully to “Modern Idolatry”.

       Modern idolatry, traditional idolatry or any belief and practice of vain worship is abomination before God. The Bible warns us of the sin of idolatry so we may avoid its deceptive way and shameful fruits.

       Psalm 115 is an excellent Bible chapter that could help victims of idolatry to find their way out from the bondage and vanities of false worship. Going through its verses will surely intensify our detestation to idol worshipping. On the other hand, it will strengthen our spiritual desire to put our trust in the Living God who really cares for us.

                          (I) The Results Of Trusting Idols

Psalm 115:1-8

-Idol-likeness………......Psalm 115:1-8

-Foolishness……….….Romans 1:21-22

-Uncleanness……..…...Romans 1:23-24

-Vile affections…….......Romans 1:25-27

-Reprobate mind…...…Romans 1:28

-Unrighteousness….....Romans 1:29-32

-Lake of fire……..……..Revelation 21:8

       The Bible warns us about the danger and deception of idolatrous worship so we would not be deceived, but rather know the Truth and be able to impart the Word of God to the lost and dying world.

                          (II) The Outcome Of Trusting God

Psalm 115:9-18

-God will help us

-God will protect us

-God will bless us

       The true object of true worship is God: the God who created the heavens and the earth; the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; the God who was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

       In Psalm 115:11-14, it is written, Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. (KJV)

       What a blessing! What an assurance given to every man who put his trust in the Living God. Truly, Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. (Jeremiah 17:7) Be wise, trust God not graven images.