John Calvin once said that the human heart is an idol factory and he is correct. We can make an idol out of anything and anyone. In fact, idolatry was the sin that started the Fall. When Adam and Eve looked at the fruit, they found it more appealing than God Himself.
Throughout the Bible, we see what idolatry has done to the people of God. It has caused political chaos and even turmoil in the church. We also see idolatry in our day and time especially this year when we are in a presidential election.
Elyse Fitzpatrick has written a book to help our fight the idols we have created called, Idols of the Heart. Fitzpatrick takes Biblical examples of people committing idolatry and the effect it has on them. She looks at the root of the problem. Where does idolatry come from? Yes, it does come from the heart, but it also comes from our lack of love for God. The only way for us to combat idolatry is to seek assistance from the Holy Spirit.
Fitzpatrick continues on to show her readers that God should be the One we long for. God is the One who our hearts adore, not something or someone who can do absolutely nothing for us. She also teaches how we can crush our idols and delight in God alone.
Fitzpatrick is a well-known Christian counselor that many pastors recommend her books to people. I am delighted to recommend this book to all Christians as well.
Thanks PRP Books for letting me review this book.
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