1 John 5:21 "Little children keep yourselves from idols." What a way to end a book. Why would John end his book this way? In his 3rd letter, he does write "peace with you."
As I was reading this, I thought it is a very good way to end his first letter. In every chapter, he was telling us how we can know that we are of God, but also he reminds us what sin is. Keep yourselves from idols, but do we have idols in our land? Yes, we do. Many countries have their "gods" as statues where people can go to worship.
But satan is as an angel of light in America. Very subtle. We can sit in our living room and spend more time with celebreties than God's Word. If you aren't sure what your "idol" is, then follow what your mind dwells on most. That may help direct you to your "idol." Work, sports, video games, shopping, Facebook... am I saying we shouldn't work? No. Am I saying we shouldn't go shopping or play? No. But if it is done in excess, without God's direction, then it becomes sin. "Whatever you do, do for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Try this one...announcement in church "prayer service on Thursday evening" but only a handful of people attend. "Thursday evening there will be a dinner served, come and enjoy the fellowship." Usually it is a packed out place. Ouch.
It is sad to say, but many know celebrities better than they do God. The same with sports...we have it down to the details, but we do not know the Word of God.
"Little children, keep yourselves from idols." Let's be careful. God keep us from sin.
God bless you
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