Are you/they an IDOL?

Ladies & Gents, if the man or woman you're dating loves you more than God, then they've made YOU their idol. No man or woman should EVER take the place of God, no matter how good they are to you, no matter what they do for you, and no matter how great of a person they are, including you! Because we get so caught up in the beauty of relationships and for the sake of someone finally treating us like we feel we deserve to be treated, we tend to settle juuuust a little. If he/she would rather lay up & cuddle with you instead of giving God some time, then there is a problem. If they would rather keep you away from rather than bring you TO God, then there is a problem. If they make decisions concerning you without seeking God first, then there may potentially be a problem. I'm not saying this to discredit or discourage anyone, but I simply want you to re-evaluate the relationships you're in and do a heart check.

 

 

No man or woman could EVER do for you what God has done, is doing, and will do, therefore, God should be #1 in your life! If you find yourself drifting away from God and moreso to the person you're in a relationship with, then that means God is no longer your first priority. If making them happy and keeping them satisfied causes you to neglect the things of God, then God is no longer your first priority. If you're spending more time with them than with God and you're finding yourself drifting away from ministry and responsibilities concerning your church, Pastor, etc., then again, God is no longer your first priority! The same goes with t.v., your computer, iPad, phone, etc. If we spend more time on those things rather than in the face of God, then they have become our idols and God is not pleased with that.......and that's real talk! No matter how we may try to dress it up or justify our actions, if God is not at the HEAD of our lives or relationships/marriages, it will not work. I am so guilty of putting things and people before God, but even so he still keeps me in the midst of my sin. Its not an excuse, but we must do better concerning the one person that will never leave nor forsake us. Thank you Jesus!

 

Be reminded of the 1st of the 10 Commandments:

 

YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER (g)ODS BEFORE ME! (Exodus 20:3)

 

"gods" are anything you give more attention to than God. While that man/woman may be in church, love God, want the best for you, etc., if he/she isn't pushing you TOWARDS God, then they're pushing you away from him. If he/she loves YOU more than God, then it won't work. God is the solid and firm foundation. Anything, including relationships, that are not built on a firm foundation will eventually collapse and fall. So brothers and sisters, make sure that you are in covenant relationships with the people that GOD has sent to be in your life. The right man/woman will tell you NO concerning them but YES concerning anything that will continue to uplift the name of Jesus! Amen.

 

~Nina