When do idols become idols? I think the best way to attack this is to be aware of the things we pay attention to and the amount of money we spend on them, and then keep an eye out for things that could be potential threats. If you are looking for context of idol or idols, just look in the old testament. The one story that is glaring to me is the 10 commandments story with the golden calf.

My favorite verse for this is a plead by John; he writes so simplistically by saying in 1 John chapter 5 verse 21, “Dear children, keep yourself from idols.” In Chapter 5, he has just spoken about the faith in Jesus Christ and he ends this book with that statement. In this same chapter it speaks of having an understanding of Jesus and the believers. We will have the discernment to understand what is or isn’t if we search His word and put our request to God. I pray that all of us may have this discernment.