When Does Something Become an Idol?

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Greg Koukl addresses whether modern interests like sports or relationships should be considered idols in light of Deuteronomy’s warnings. He explains that biblical idolatry involved treating physical objects as divine or as channels of supernatural power, which is different from simply valuing something too highly. While certain things can function as a “god” in someone’s life, he argues that the concept is often overstretched, and many cases are better described as sin rather than idolatry. This video is an excerpt from an October 2021 podcast that can be found at https://www.str.org/w/what-jesus-said-about-sex. #StandtoReason #Apologetics #Christianity #ChristianLiving #BibleQuestions #OldTestament #Idolatry ––––– CALL IN TO THE SHOW ––––– Have a question or comment? Call Greg Koukl, live Tuesdays 4-6pm Pacific Time, at (855) 243-9975. ––––– SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION ––––– If you'd like to submit your question ahead of time for the broadcast, or if you'd like to submit a question for the #STRask podcast, fill out our form at https://www.str.org/broadcast. ––––– FIND MORE FREE TRAINING ––––– Website: https://www.str.org/ Stand to Reason University: https://training.str.org/ Stand to Reason Apps: https://www.str.org/apps ––––– CONNECT ––––– X: https://x.com/STRtweets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standtoreason93 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standtoreason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason/