Memorize it until you believe it.
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For myself and for you, I pray the admonition of 1 John 5:21, “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”
Enjoyment is becoming idolatrous when its loss paralyzes us emotionally so that we can’t relate lovingly to other people
Enjoyment is becoming idolatrous when its loss ruins our trust in the goodness of God.
Enjoyment is becoming idolatrous when it does not desire that Christ be magnified as supremely desirable through the enjoyment.
Enjoyment is becoming idolatrous when it is oblivious or callous to the needs and desires of others.
Enjoyment is becoming idolatrous when it awakens a sense of pride that we can experience this delight while others can’t.
Enjoyment is becoming idolatrous when it draws us away from our duties.