All who worship images are put to shame,
those who boast in idols --
worship him, all you gods!
Psalm 97:7
People worship all kinds of images and idols. Although God reveals himself and his love through nature and the Bible, there are many who decide to ignore or reject him and pursue goals they believe are more important. The Bible makes it clear that these people are idol worshipers because they give their highest loyalty to something other than God.
One day we will stand before God in all his glory and power. Then we will see all our goals and accomplishments for what they really are. How foolish our earthly pursuits will seem then!
Let those who love the Lord hate evil,
for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Psalm 97:10
Footnote:
A sincere desire to please God will result in an alignment of your desires with God's desires. You will love what God loves and hate what God hates. If you love the Lord, you will hate evil. Learn to love God's ways and hate evil in every form -- not only the obvious sins but also the socially acceptable ones.
Let them praise your great and awesome name --
he is holy.
Psalm 99:3
Footnote:
Everyone should praise God's great and awesome name because his name symbolizes his nature, his personage, and his reputation. But the name of God is used so often in vulgar conversation that we have lost sight of its holiness. How easy it is to treat God lightly in everyday life.
If you claim him as your father, live worthy of the family name. Respect God's name and give him praise by both your words and your life.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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