The Nine Traps Our Orphan Hearts Fall For

We all use strategies to meet our deepest soul needs—however legitimate or not. Satan's oldest lie says we're better off fending for ourselves apart from God. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller maps nine ways we build identity on idols. Discover how the same temptation that felled Adam was the one Jesus refused in the wilderness. This is part two of the sermon, "Mapping Our Hearts." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:03 – Satan's Core Temptation: Build your identity around anything but God. 02:28 – The Essence of Idolatry: Chasing soul-needs from creation, not the Creator. 04:57 – The First Temptation: How Eden targeted significance, security, satisfaction. 06:12 – Jesus in the Wilderness: The same three temptations, this time refused. 12:21 – Picking Your Track: How each orphan heart defaults to its idol. 14:36 – Nine Permutations: Three people buying the same car for three reasons. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/