When we hear the word ‘idol’, we immediately think of statues or images. But the Bible teaches that idolatry goes far beyond that. Idols can be in our own hearts!

1 John 5:21

“Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.”

Youths, we are living in a time when everything competes for our attention and an idol is anything that takes the place of God in our lives …

But does God still occupy first place in our hearts?

Often, without realising it, our heart creates idols, it can be a dream, a relationship, money, the approval of others… Even good things can become idols when we put our trust and value in them.

If any of these things have taken hold of our hearts, we need to stop and ask: Who really rules my life? Is it God?

What should I do now?

• Examine your heart
• Repent and surrender everything to God
• Put Jesus at the centre of your life
• Live for the glory of God

Kuriakos youth, God wants to be first in your heart! He is the only one who can fill the void and give you a real purpose. Don’t let idols rob you of your intimacy with Him.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

“Remember your Creator in the days of your youth.”

It’s time to leave everything that keeps us away from Him and live totally for Christ!