Idolatry: Misrepresentation of God
Galatians 4:8
However, then, when you knew not God, you did service to them which by nature are no gods.


It is, as it were, putting a mask on the face of God. Now if we do not make idols, still we may misrepresent God. We often speak as though God did not rejoice to see us enjoying ourselves.

(T. T. Lynch.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.

WEB: However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.




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