It’s crazy to think of all the times Israel left God to follow the gods, especially after all the insane supernatural experiences they had with him. But if the supernatural is the point of one’s religion, maybe we understand why they kept giving in.
The gods are talkers and will answer every question you ask with long, direct monologues. God will speak when he desires, and will often keep his sentences short and parabolic.
The gods promise to give you whatever you want and think you should have whatever you think is best for you. God will actually give you what’s best for you and you will likely disagree with his opinion.
The gods promise power, success, and speed. God will teach you humility, character, and redefine your understanding of patience.
The gods aren’t false in the sense that they’re fake. They’re false in the sense that they’re wrong. People do have spiritual experiences under their kingdoms, and many face the temptation to give up God and follow them.
Jesus chose God when the gods offered him all of these things. He recognized the gods as liars who are all on the same mission to steal, kill, and destroy. He followed God into unimaginable places, and through his faithfulness, he changed the world in unimaginable ways.
May we follow his example.
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