I recently moved, and while running errands, I was driving through an area that was new to me. I passed a place that had about 100 different Hindu statues in front. It looked like the location was where the statues were mass-produced. What a contrast between the gray, inanimate statues/idols and our God, who is living and active in our lives.
We would agree that, in today’s pluralistic worldview, priorities and focus have become self-serving idols.
Leviticus 26:1-2 says, “You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the LORD your God. You shall keep my Sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.”
Idols today can be physical and/or mental. It might be the image that all is perfect when things are falling apart. While our culture is pluralistic, it is also seeking meaning and purpose. We must take opportunities to tell others about the living God. Our voices must speak Biblical truth, paired with intentional relationships and gospel conversations that occur as a result of living a missional lifestyle.
I encourage you to check out the five free Biblical mentoring resources found at wmutx.org/mentoring. These English and Spanish resources will give you tools to use when introducing someone to Jesus or discipling someone to deepen their understanding of spiritual disciplines.
- Is there a neighbor, friend, or acquaintance whom you could ask to read the Bible with you? If so, the “Read and Apply the Bible” study could be the start of a discipleship journey for you and someone else.
- Is there someone who is uncertain about God and who He is? “Surrendered Prayer” might be a study that introduces them to a hearing, listening, active God.
The vision statement for WMU of Texas is: To see every believer across every culture and community compelled to live missionally. Are you compelled to live missionally, sharing and serving in the name of the Lord our God?
If your answer to this question is no, I welcome a conversation with you. Email me at jackie.wmutx[at]gmail.com, and we can set up a time to chat.
Written by Jackie Faughn, WMU of Texas President
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To learn more about WMU’s free Bible study resources in English and Spanish, visit wmutx.org/mentoring.