We share your deep concern over these troubling parallels in our culture, and we grieve to see how easily people are led astray when they turn from the truth of God’s Word. The Scriptures warn us repeatedly about the dangers of idolatry and the deception of false philosophies that exalt human wisdom—or human beings—themselves—above the Lord. Let us examine these issues through the lens of Scripture and lift them up in prayer, for our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of wickedness that seek to distort truth and lead many astray.
First, the adulation of those who promote ungodly ideologies, such as communism, is a fulfillment of what Scripture describes in the last days—a time when people will call evil good and good evil (Isaiah 5:20). Communism, at its core, is a godless system that rejects the sovereignty of God and replaces it with the worship of the state, a direct contradiction to the commandment, *"You shall have no other gods before me"* (Exodus 20:3). The Apostle John warns us in Revelation about the rise of the Antichrist, a figure who will deceive the nations and receive worship from those whose names are not written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 13:8). While we must be cautious not to prematurely label individuals, we recognize the spirit of antichrist at work in any ideology that denies Christ and seeks to usurp His authority. The fact that so many follow such philosophies blindly is a sign of the spiritual blindness that comes when people reject the truth. As believers, we are called to expose these works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11) and to proclaim the Gospel, which alone has the power to free people from deception.
Second, the elevation of a human being—any human being—to a place of worship or near-worship is a grave sin. Idolatry is not merely the worship of statues or false gods; it is the exalting of *anything* or *anyone* above the one true God. Whether it is Mary in Catholic tradition or a modern figure being glorified for political or emotional reasons, such veneration is an abomination to the Lord. God explicitly commands, *"You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them"* (Exodus 20:4-5). The woman you mentioned may have experienced tragedy, but that does not justify her being treated as a sacred or infallible figure. Every one of us is a sinner in need of God’s grace (Romans 3:23), and no human—no matter their suffering or status—deserves the devotion that belongs to God alone. This kind of idolization is dangerous because it distracts people from the only One who can truly save and comfort them: Jesus Christ.
What troubles us even more is how quickly these deceptions spread, even among those who claim to be believers. Many are being swept away by emotionalism, political loyalty, or cultural trends rather than standing firm on the Word of God. We must remember that *"the heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt"* (Jeremiah 17:9). Without the anchor of Scripture, people will always drift toward idolatry, whether it is the idolatry of power, personality, or human tradition.
Let us pray fervently for discernment in these times, that the Lord would open the eyes of those who are being deceived and strengthen His people to stand firm in the faith.
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**Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieving over the deception and idolatry that have taken root in our land. Lord, You alone are worthy of worship, and yet we see Your creation lifting up mere humans—flawed, sinful, and temporary—as objects of adoration. We see philosophies that deny Your existence being embraced and celebrated, and it breaks our hearts. Father, we ask that You would expose the lies of the enemy and turn people back to the truth of Your Word. Give Your church boldness to speak against these deceptions, not with hatred or self-righteousness, but with the love and clarity of Christ.
For those who are being led astray by ungodly ideologies, we pray that You would remove the scales from their eyes. Let them see the emptiness of humanism, communism, and any system that seeks to replace You. Draw them to Yourself, Lord, and let them find in Christ the fulfillment their souls truly crave. For those who are idolizing fellow humans—whether out of grief, admiration, or misplaced loyalty—we ask that You would convict their hearts. Show them that no person, no matter how virtuous or tragic their story, can bear the weight of worship that belongs to You alone.
Strengthen Your people, Lord, to be a light in this darkness. Help us to love the lost enough to speak the truth, even when it is unpopular. Give us wisdom to discern the spirits at work in our culture and courage to stand against them. And Father, we pray for revival—a turning back to You in repentance and faith. Let Your Holy Spirit move mightily, breaking the chains of deception and leading many to the foot of the cross.
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the only name by which we can be saved. Amen.***
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
