Praying God's Word by Beth Moore
Week 4: Chapter 3 — Overcoming Idolatry
Read Chapter 3 of Praying God's Word. Key passages: Exodus 20:3–5; 1 John 5:21; Ezekiel 14:3–5.
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We tend to think of idolatry as an ancient problem involving golden statues, but Moore shows us it is a thoroughly modern heart problem — anything that claims the devotion, attention, or trust that belongs to God alone.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Moore expands the biblical concept of idolatry well beyond religious statues to include anything we love, trust, or fear more than God. How does Ezekiel 14:3's phrase 'idols in their hearts' reshape your understanding of what an idol actually is?
2.Think about the categories of your life: relationships, career, comfort, reputation, children, health, entertainment. Which of these has the greatest pull on your heart and attention? By Moore's definition, does any of them qualify as an idol in your life right now?
3.Moore argues that idolatry is not just about what we worship explicitly but about what we run to when we are anxious, bored, or in pain. What is your default comfort? What do you instinctively reach for when life gets hard — before you reach for God?