Idolatry
Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,…


I. ITS NATURE. The worshipping of anything besides God, so as —

1. To pray to them (Isaiah 44:17),

2. To sacrifice to them (2 Kings 17:35).

3. To build temples and altars to them (Hosea 12:11).

4. Asking counsel of them (Hosea 4:12).

5. Thanking them (Judges 16:23, 24; Daniel 5:4).

II. THOSE WHO ARE GUILTY OF IT.

1. Heathens, who worship —

(1)  Men; as Jupiter, Saturn, etc.

(2)  Devils.

(3)  Beasts.

(4)  Stars.

(5)  Images.

2. Christians.

(1)  Popish, who worship the sacramental bread, saints, images, relics.

(2)  Protestants: the covetous (Colossians 3:5; Ephesians 5:5); voluptuous (Philippians 3:19); ambitious; sinful.

III. THE GREATNESS OF THE SIN.

1. It is frequently forbidden (Exodus 20:3, 4).

2. Severely punished (Exodus 22:20: Deuteronomy 17:3-5).

3. No sin can bring greater dishonour to God (Jeremiah 2:13).

4. It will certainly bring thee to hell (Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:15).



Parallel Verses
KJV: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

WEB: Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,




Heresies
Top of Page
Top of Page