Progressive Sanctification: Heart Issues

Series: A Personal Exodus

Progressive Sanctification:  Heart Issues

Exodus 32

recap

The Exodus story highlights the redemptive themes experienced by all the people of God. 

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Exodus 32

Idolatry is loving anything or anyone more than God.  

The human heart is an idol factory.  Idols come in various forms.  

idol issues

·      Idols bring temporary comfort.

·      Idols feel familiar.

·      Idols are usually formed from good things.

·      Idols can often go unnoticed and unchecked.

the danger of idolatry

All idols ultimately disappoint.

Idols are destructive--spiritually and relationally.

Dealing with idols is difficult and often painful.

some good news

·      The gospel declares that Christ has covered the sin of our idolatrous hearts. 

·      The gospel enables us to break free from the control of idols through faith and obedience. 

·      The gospel motivates us to audit our souls and love God more. 

Today’s Takeaways

1.    Building our lives on anything but Christ will lead to the deification of something else.

2.    While “idols” may provide temporary comfort, they will prove harmful to us.  

3.    Through the gospel of Christ, we have freedom from the grip of idolatry.