“The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands.”
Psalms 96:5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
Jeremiah 10:3-5 for the customs of the peoples are vanity. A tree from the forest is cut down and worked with an axe by the hands of a craftsman. They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so that it cannot move. Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.”
Jeremiah 10:14-15 Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them. They are worthless, a work of delusion; at the time of their punishment they shall perish.
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Isaiah 42:5 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it
There is quite a contrast between a worthless piece of stone, wood, or precious metal and our living God. One is made by human hands and the other made everything from nothing. One is worthless and a delusion the other is life, help, strength, might, power, and lives forever. God will not share His glory and honor. He alone is worthy of all praise, honor and glory. Those who seek peace and hope from things made form human hands will find themselves empty and wanting. Ultimately they will see the delusion but then it will be to late. Their fate is sealed upon their death and cast into hell. Those who choose to humbly serve, honor, follow and obey the one and only living God will see eternal life. God alone gives life. God alone is worthy. Our God lives. Worthless idols capture heart and mind, taking them captive, a delusion is believed and a chose is made. Keep your heart and mind purely on God. Do not allow false teachings and idols take you on paths apart from God.
