Here we learn that apostasy always leads to idolatry. Later, speaking to that same group, Moses foresees Israel’s future and gives the grimmest picture of their faithlessness (Deuteronomy 32:17–18). You shall love the Lᴏʀᴅ your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Hear, O Israel: The Lᴏʀᴅ our God, the Lᴏʀᴅ is one. This same warning against idolatry is also the foundational command in the Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 5:6–7).Įven more than that, Israel’s identity-shaping rallying cry-the Shema-is passionately opposed to the slightest idea that it’s okay to worship anything other than God himself. Moses warns the assembly over and over against idolatry (Deuteronomy 4:15–18 25–26). It goes back to Deuteronomy, just before Moses died and the people enter the Promised Land with Joshua. In fact, the story of Israel throughout the Old Testament is riddled with their fundamental inability to live faithfully under God’s supremacy. The truth is that this common sense command was rarely lived out in the history of Israel. He says the gods of the people are worthless idols, but the Lord, well, the Lord made the heavens.īut this is not as simple as it sounds. The psalmist actually makes this point crystal clear by comparing God to the “gods of the peoples” we’re so prone to chase. Nothing outside of him has a right to our worship. He is more valuable that every other object of our affections. God is great and worthy of our praise because he is greater than all the idols that litter this world. The rest of the verse just explains why that’s the case. It’s really simple: we should praise God because he is great and worthy of our praise. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. I sing for joy at the work of your hands. Every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength. For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lᴏʀᴅ made the heavens. I vow to continue to build on the foundation laid by those who led before me.For great is the Lᴏʀᴅ, and greatly to be praised he is to be feared above all gods. Since its inception in 1995, this station has been led by visionaries who were committed to the industry and to the community. The Word of God reminds us to “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands” (Psalm 100) therefore, we want to be the station where you can know that praise, power, worship, and positivity emits every hour of the day. Whether you are a Christian or not, it is my prayer that Shout will be your go-to station whenever you need to know that your life matters and that God loves you. Covering more than 108 cities/towns in South Carolina and Georgia and even worldwide via our free downloadable app and our live streaming, Shout 94.7 FM is accessible from anywhere in the world. “It is with utmost humility I am blessed to lead one of this area’s leading Urban Inspirational Gospel radio stations - WAAW Shout 94.7 FM - “The Station of Inspiration and Empowerment Information.” Understanding the vitality of inspirational music and messaging that delivers encouragement in a world where many are hopeless, helpless, and without faith, WAAW Shout 94.7 FM is that station that will uplift your spirit and extend an invitation to get to know our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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