Pray the Word with David Platt Banish Idolatry (Exodus 20:2–3)
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Feb 17, 2026 A prayerful look at Exodus 20:2–3 that spotlights God’s covenant name and deliverance. A candid call to recognize how affections can drift toward idols and how love for others must flow from love for God. Guided moments of self-examination and prayer seek freedom from misplaced trust. The episode also lifts up prayer for unreached peoples and for mission shaped by sacrificial love.
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God's Identity Grounds Exclusive Worship
- God identifies himself as the covenant Lord who rescued his people from slavery in Egypt.
- This identity grounds the command to worship him alone and explains his claim on our supreme affection and trust.
Good Gifts Can Become Rival Gods
- Humans repeatedly risk turning good people and things into rivals for God's place.
- Supreme love and trust for God should order all other affections and obligations.
Regularly Examine Where Your Affections Lie
- Examine your heart to ensure love for Jesus outweighs love for anyone else.
- Keep trust in Jesus supreme so other loves flow from, not displace, devotion to him.