Repented not of the works of their hands

Bible Reading: Revelation 9

Revelation 9:20-21 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: 21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.

One third of the people who are alive on earth have just been killed by the terrible creatures that are unleashed from the bottomless pit. And yet, they continue in their rebellious lifestyle. Many men hate God and will continue to do so.

They worship devils and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone and wood. The Bible makes it clear that idolatry is the worship of devils.

1 Corinthians 10:20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.

These idols cannot see, hear or walk. People have done this for centuries. Why would someone worship an image? Why would someone bow before an engraved thing? God is not represented by images made by men. When men refuse to worship God, they will worship idols.

These men would not repent of their idolatry nor of their murders, sorceries, fornication or thefts. God has called us to love him above all else, but if you will not worship the true God, you will worship idols and serve them. This is what the service of idols brings - sin.

As we approach Thanksgiving on Thursday, let's remember our worship of the true God. A mark of idolatry and sin is not being thankful.

Romans 1:20-21 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Let's thank God for his goodness to us in Jesus Christ!

In Christ,
Rody