Is this idolatry?

We know the definition of idolatry as something we put before God, usually as an object of worship.BUT, I was thinking, can it also apply to something we chose to help us INSTEAD OF God?Like, rely on that INSTEAD OF God to aid us?The latest thing I see being hyped up to the Heavens is pot.Not even just medicinal, but more and more states are legalizing it,or considering doing that.And they're hyping it like it helps you with everything but the kitchen sink.Now, my question would be by depending on the pot to help them instead of going directly to God,would that be,like putting the the pot ahead of God,as a source of help} and hence, a form of idolatry?.And all the people getting into yoga and Buddism.They say these pagan concepts make them feel better, and "cure" them.But again, are they looking to God to cure them, or yoga meditation?So same question, as well as smokers who say they can't "make it through the day" without the cigarettes, or for that matter, coffee, alcohol, etc. By going to this instead of God,and looking at it instead of God as their source of help,apparently they think this is their source of help instead of God,so…,idolatry?OR does idolatry strictly mean bowing down to a statue?Curious...

 

[halleluiah33]

Lack of faith probably.

 

[Arise Arise]

We know the definition of idolatry as something we put before God, usually as an object of worship.BUT, I was thinking, can it also apply to something we chose to help us INSTEAD OF God?Like, rely on that INSTEAD OF God to aid us?The latest thing I see being hyped up to the Heavens is pot.Not even just medicinal, but more and more states are legalizing it,or considering doing that.And they're hyping it like it helps you with everything but the kitchen sink.Now, my question would be by depending on the pot to help them instead of going directly to God,would that be,like putting the the pot ahead of God,as a source of help} and hence, a form of idolatry?.And all the people getting into yoga and Buddism.They say these pagan concepts make them feel better, and "cure" them.But again, are they looking to God to cure them, or yoga meditation?So same question, as well as smokers who say they can't "make it through the day" without the cigarettes, or for that matter, coffee, alcohol, etc. By going to this instead of God,and looking at it instead of God as their source of help,apparently they think this is their source of help instead of God,so…,idolatry?OR does idolatry strictly mean bowing down to a statue?Curious...

Anything you put before God is an idol...even the pot the south african government has legalized..because now u not depending on God..but on pot..

 

[Purity wanjiku kihagi]

We know the definition of idolatry as something we put before God, usually as an object of worship.BUT, I was thinking, can it also apply to something we chose to help us INSTEAD OF God?Like, rely on that INSTEAD OF God to aid us?The latest thing I see being hyped up to the Heavens is pot.Not even just medicinal, but more and more states are legalizing it,or considering doing that.And they're hyping it like it helps you with everything but the kitchen sink.Now, my question would be by depending on the pot to help them instead of going directly to God,would that be,like putting the the pot ahead of God,as a source of help} and hence, a form of idolatry?.And all the people getting into yoga and Buddism.They say these pagan concepts make them feel better, and "cure" them.But again, are they looking to God to cure them, or yoga meditation?So same question, as well as smokers who say they can't "make it through the day" without the cigarettes, or for that matter, coffee, alcohol, etc. By going to this instead of God,and looking at it instead of God as their source of help,apparently they think this is their source of help instead of God,so…,idolatry?OR does idolatry strictly mean bowing down to a statue?Curious...

I am glad i read your essay on idolism. I now see this as a reality. Pot and heathenism HAS become an Idol because it is being used IN THE STEAD of God. And in the 2nd commandment, God says "thou shalt have no other gods before me.....for I am a jealous God..."
May God guide us in these last days even as we wait for Him.

 

[Cheryl "The Earthly Angel"]

Hello Curious Bob!

As you stated the definition of idolatry as something we put before God, usually as an object of worship.

Someone that suffers from a drug addiction, coffee addiction, gambling addiction, and the list goes on and on has a sickness. They are suffering from mental, emotional, and physical pain. Many do suffer from addiction DO call out to God for help! Let us not confuse an addiction as an idol of worship or an object they place before God as their God. These addictions have such a very strong hold on someone's ability to think & act clearly. An addiction can be a life of hell here on earth. An idol worshiper that replaces God with an object like "The Golden Calf", Sex or Money...is breaking God's commandments. They are doing this with free WILL. So sad they do not have a relationship with Our Dear Lord. It is so important for each of us to pray for ourselves, our family, our friends and yes enemies. It is in prayer that we can comfort our self through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will guide us, teach us patience, knowledge to act upon or speak to others through Gods words to those in need.

Only God knows what is going on in our life and what our actions toward him mean.

Let us pray for peace!
Amen

 

[Steven Bobb]

Hello Curious Bob!

As you stated the definition of idolatry as something we put before God, usually as an object of worship.

Someone that suffers from a drug addiction, coffee addiction, gambling addiction, and the list goes on and on has a sickness. They are suffering from mental, emotional, and physical pain. Many do suffer from addiction DO call out to God for help! Let us not confuse an addiction as an idol of worship or an object they place before God as their God. These addictions have such a very strong hold on someone's ability to think & act clearly. An addiction can be a life of hell here on earth. An idol worshiper that replaces God with an object like "The Golden Calf", Sex or Money...is breaking God's commandments. They are doing this with free WILL. So sad they do not have a relationship with Our Dear Lord. It is so important for each of us to pray for ourselves, our family, our friends and yes enemies. It is in prayer that we can comfort our self through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will guide us, teach us patience, knowledge to act upon or speak to others through Gods words to those in need.

Only God knows what is going on in our life and what our actions toward him mean.

Let us pray for peace!
Amen

Except for one thing...when they FIRST CHOSE to do it they're not addicted,..at that point it's a choice they make, and they chose the{fill in}instead of God.

 

[Fridah]

Pot as any drug lost souls take, it comes from Satan to make us all feel OK, to make us forget reading Gods word, not praying for anyone anymore, not even thinking on being a missionary to far away lands where Jesus is not preached or believed. Any drug will ruin our health and will make us forget the purpose of God in our life. Stay away from it. Never ever touch it. It will ruin your life and will make a misery all your existence.

 

[Steven Bobb]

No I don't mess with it, I was speaking in general, of those that do,and try to make it sound good.

 

[ElderJeremy]

Fast and pray daily before the Lord for those who are involved taking drugs of any kind. Satan is out there to get everyone who does not read Gods word, who does not pray for anyone and for those who left the church and do not want to come back. Empty hearts look forward to taking drugs. Pray for them. Ask Jesus to heal them. They are sick and need Jesus to heal them and take away the desire to take drugs. Dear God, please, deliver all of them who are in this situations. In Jesus name. Amen