I want to bring your attention to a great series of messages on Discernment -- a much needed topic these days. The New Attitude conference featured such men as Joshua Harris, Al Mohler, John Piper, C.J. Mahaney and others
I found CJ's messages on Discerning the Heart particularly challenging. The focus was on discerning the idols in our heart. This message was challenging and encouraging at the same time. It's so easy for us to harbor idols in our lives. CJ presents the clear teaching of Scripture that God condemns idolatry in whatever form it surfaces. Idolatry is condemned probably more than any other sin. Feed your soul by listening to this message. You will find it along with the other messages here.
CJ makes reference to some other materials to help focus our attention on the idols lurking in our souls. These resources can be found near the bottom of this page.
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This brief article is timely, in light of a recent radio program I heard just yesterday and today - on WGNB, Moody Radio, 89.3FM. (Zeeland, MI). The radio host was interviewing Dr. Dan Allendar, author of his new book, "Breaking the Idols of Your Heart", by Intervarsity Press. As a licensed psychologist and christian counselor, Dr. Allender has amazing insight into the many areas of our lives that can be idols. He's wasn't talking about the obvious idols of money, fame, and fortune. Rather, he addresses the more subtle idols that might be actually "good". But when they replace, or displace God in any way - they become idols. Even perfectly valid spiritual pursuits become idols, when they turn into activities of pride, or works that appear to gain us greater favor with God. I plan on buying this great resource, which takes its'lead from the book of Ecclesiastes.
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