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January/February 2021 Bruce Scott

The Absurdity of Idolatry

A look at the foolishness of trying to replace God Sam Coonrod made news last summer when he refused to kneel. The then-27-year-old relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants was the only baseball player who remained standing on the field during a demonstration honoring Black Lives Matter before the season opener between the Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers. “I’m a Christian,” he expl

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Bruce Scott is the director of Program Ministries and a Bible teacher for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. He is also the author of The Feasts of Israel: Seasons of the Messiah.

4 thoughts on “The Absurdity of Idolatry”

  1. Very good walk through the message off Isaiah 44.

    I have always wondered how they were drawn into idolotry. It appears that it appeals to the emotions with no regard to the intellect. I think we need to be careful what sparks our emotions and make sure it’s in line with scripture. Our heart is so easily deceived! Yet, God fulfilled the desires of our heart when we delight in Him.

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