The Tragedy of Idol Worship

Putting anything in the place of God will cause calamity and misfortune. God had a prepared place for the Israelites, the Promise Land.  Due to idol worship, disobedience, unbelief, being haughty and stubborn a whole generation did not receive the promise.  Yes, we are not to make images of wood, silver, gold or metal to worship.  However, we often fall short when we put ourselves, career, people, money and assets before God when He specifically instructs us to have no other god before Him.