Idolatry

Idols often begin as good things that quietly take God’s place and start ruling the people who value them. In Ephesus, the gospel threatened Artemis worship, the city’s income, and its shared identity, exposing how deeply worship can shape a culture. Yet idols cannot simply be pushed aside. Because Jesus died to break sin’s mastery, lasting change comes by naming these rivals, turning from them, and replacing their promises with the joy and security found in Christ. Bible Reference: Acts 19:23–41 Preacher: KJ Tromp