False Gods and the One True King

“As I have come to understand idolatry, I’ve grown in awareness of my sin. Previously I believed generally that I was a sinner, but as a rule-follower with “good” outward behavior, I had never considered that my sin could be my inward motives, desires, and passive aggressive demands as motivated by ruling idols. By God’s grace, the more I became aware of my sin and the many ways I resurrect false gods, the more in awe I became of the One who lived the perfect life for me and paid the penalty my sins deserved. The more I see my tendency toward idolatry, the more I cling to Jesus, knowing that but by his grace my heart is prone to wander and leave the God I love.” - False Gods and the One True King by Kristen Hatton