1 Kings 18:21
21 And Elijah
came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two
different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then
follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word.
Elijah called all of Israel together and presented them with a choice: who are you going to serve, God or your idols? This is a decision that we all need to make. In our addiction we have chosen to follow false gods, and the true God is asking us to follow Him instead. But note how "the people did not answer him" in reply. They didn't want to make the choice, and neither do we, for the choice requires a commitment. Elijah goes on to show the futility of their idols in verses 25-29, and the contrasts that with the power of God in verses 30-38. At that point the people finally confess that the Lord is God (verse 39). Similarly, we may need to see the emptiness of our fantasies contrasted with the power and joy of God's life, so that we can then choose rightly.
Lord, I confess to often trying to avoid choosing, trying to somehow follow You and view pornography at the same time. But You are a jealous God, and You want me to know Your truth. So help me to follow You, and You alone.
Elijah called all of Israel together and presented them with a choice: who are you going to serve, God or your idols? This is a decision that we all need to make. In our addiction we have chosen to follow false gods, and the true God is asking us to follow Him instead. But note how "the people did not answer him" in reply. They didn't want to make the choice, and neither do we, for the choice requires a commitment. Elijah goes on to show the futility of their idols in verses 25-29, and the contrasts that with the power of God in verses 30-38. At that point the people finally confess that the Lord is God (verse 39). Similarly, we may need to see the emptiness of our fantasies contrasted with the power and joy of God's life, so that we can then choose rightly.
Lord, I confess to often trying to avoid choosing, trying to somehow follow You and view pornography at the same time. But You are a jealous God, and You want me to know Your truth. So help me to follow You, and You alone.