Aim: To be enthralled with Christ, so as to despise idols.
Doctrine: All false religion inevitably fails, despite years of ''security,'' because God is righteous.
Exegesis: Idolatry's warning signs: complacency—while squatting on God's ''territory'' (vv. 1-5); self-righteousness—hoping in works and riches (vv. 6-10); false trust in false peace (vv. 11-15).
Further application: How to counter creeping idolatry: first, recognize your flesh to be a ''god'' factory; then, go on the offensive with the gospel.
Key verse: v. 13 ''Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel, their confidence.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.