Idols

 Tonight I want to show that yes, the idols that the nation of Israel had to deal with were attractive but, we also deal with very attractive idols in the world today. Here is the list of the attractions of idolatry with a linked idol to each attraction to show that we deal with idols just like the Hebrew people and we are no different then they were. We would have been sucked into worshiping something else other than God just they did. 

1) Worship and an access to a god or goddess was guaranteed
I think this idol is food. Food is everywhere and in great amounts, especially in America. How many people do we know that worship their stomach and can get to it whenever they want.
2) Selfish
This idol is me, me, me. How many people do we know that worship themselves. In fact how many times do we worship ourselves and forget about God.
3) Easy
The idol that I think of that is easy and attractive to get is money. Money I think can also be the easiest idol to replace God in our lives. Money is easy and can be easy and is very attractive because it is easy to get a lot of very easily.
4) Convenient                                                                                                                                 
Family is very convenient to idolize. We are born from a mom and dad and we usually have sisters or brothers. Family is familiar and comfortable and family is all around us. Family is who we love and cherish so family is a very convenient idol. 
5) Normal or what everyone else was doing
Success in our lives and achieving that next promotion is what everyone else is doing right? This idol of success is a big one and we often forget we are doing it because it is normal and what each person, even those inside the church, are after. 
6) Logical and made sense in our world
How many romance and love movies and books have we seen or read. The world wants love and people desire love and romance so romance and the idol that it can be is very attractive, logical, and make sense in a love starved world. 
7) Pleasing to the Senses
The idol I think of when I think pleasing to the senses is entertainment. How many times do we spend the money to go to the movie, the baseball game, or on a video game, rather than send the extra to help God and His church further the good news of Jesus or help the needy neighbor down the street.
8) Indulgent and very satisfying
The idol that this is attractive with is called achievement. We all want to be recognized and get the reward because it feels good and is very satisfying. We all like to work hard and win the prize and feel great about our work, not because it glorifies God but because it makes us feel good. 
9) Erotic and full of pleasure
The idols that I think of when I think of this attraction is the idol of sex. Sex is very erotic and full of pleasure. Come to think of it I think you could put sex for all 9 of these attractions.