Worshipping the One True God

Worshipping the one true God reminds us to resist the world’s false idols and stay devoted to Jesus, the only way to the Father.

“The people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals and the Ashtaroth, the gods of Syria … Sidon … Moab … the Ammonites, and … the Philistines. And they forsook the LORD.”—Judges 10:6

The Israelites seemed intrigued by the beliefs and customs of the people around them. Instead of just following one false god, the Bible lists seven different gods, or groups of gods, that the Israelites were following.

Before Israel entered the Promised Land, God warned them that the people in the land worshipped other gods that could lead them into trouble. He knew how easily they could be seduced into worshipping these false gods and adopting wrong beliefs and customs.

Sadly, Israel failed to heed this warning, and they fell into traps that led them astray. As a result, they did not experience the full blessings of God.

What a warning to us! We, too, face many kinds of gods in our society: false religions, worldly philosophies, pleasures, distractions, articulate leaders, and attractive lifestyles that will ultimately corrupt us.

To guard ourselves from falling into these deceptions, we must renew our dedication to the one true God and make Jesus the Lord of our lives. As He said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). No matter how appealing the gods of the world may seem, there is no other way to Heaven but Jesus.

Today, fill your mind with God’s Word. Be on guard against the temptations and deceptions of the world. Don’t allow your heart to be swayed from the Lord.

Reflection Question: What competes for your devotion to the one true God?