Challenge of a Post Christian Culture – The Challenge of Idolatry
I think we all know that we have our fair share of idols in America today. The real question is how shall we live in a world filled with idolatry. As I suggested in class, Paul’ words to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 8-10 are quite helpful:
1. Idols are nothing in and of themselves. They have no power accept what we give them.
2. The consciences of the weak in faith may be challenged by the presence of idols. We should be sensitive to each other.
3. “Everything may be permissible” but not everything is beneficial (1 Corinthians 10:23).
4. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. Eat anything sold in the market without raising questions of conscience for the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it (1 Corinthians 10:25-26).
Idolatry can only be met with discernment not rules. White washing houses walls won’t remove the stain of idolatry. Every thought must be captive to Christ and His kingdom and rule must extend into corner of our lives.
