Today’s IdolsToday’s Idols

How Are False Idols Shaping Our Lives?How Are False Idols Shaping Our Lives?

Courtney BauerAP English III5th PeriodApril 8, 2011

IntroductionIntroduction

The Second Commandment What Are False Idols? What Are Some False Idols of Today’s

Society? Why Should We Not Worship Them?

The Second Commandment What Are False Idols? What Are Some False Idols of Today’s

Society? Why Should We Not Worship Them?

The Second CommandmentThe Second Commandment

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them…” (Exodus 20:4-5)

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them…” (Exodus 20:4-5)

The Second CommandmentWhat Does It Mean?

The Second CommandmentWhat Does It Mean?

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth…” A graven image is usually defined as a wooden or stone

carving of an idol, or just about any tangible representation of the idol.

Essentially, it is being said that one should not worship an interpretation or tangible symbol of God, and worship him, and him only.

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth…” A graven image is usually defined as a wooden or stone

carving of an idol, or just about any tangible representation of the idol.

Essentially, it is being said that one should not worship an interpretation or tangible symbol of God, and worship him, and him only.

The Second CommandmentWhat Does It Mean?

The Second CommandmentWhat Does It Mean?

“Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them…” Even though you are not suppose to so much as

create these false idols, you should especially not worship them.

“Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them…” Even though you are not suppose to so much as

create these false idols, you should especially not worship them.

What Are False Idols?What Are False Idols?

False idols are usually associated with anything worshipped that is not based within the supreme being(s) in an individual’s chosen religion.

Anything that distracts an individual away from their religion and their morals and values.

False idols are usually associated with anything worshipped that is not based within the supreme being(s) in an individual’s chosen religion.

Anything that distracts an individual away from their religion and their morals and values.

False Idols: Biblical TimesFalse Idols: Biblical Times

During Biblical Times the term “false idols” were applied more to the beliefs of individuals who did not change their beliefs.

During Biblical Times the term “false idols” were applied more to the beliefs of individuals who did not change their beliefs.

False Idols: Present DayFalse Idols: Present Day

Today’s False Idols have a much broader application: Money Social Networking Cars Athletes Hollywood Stars

Today’s False Idols have a much broader application: Money Social Networking Cars Athletes Hollywood Stars

MoneyMoney

Have you ever seen someone obsessed with money? What were the “important” things to them?

Were they focused on their religion or morals or values?

How does money change an individual’s life? Did they let money come between them and family

or friends?

Have you ever seen someone obsessed with money? What were the “important” things to them?

Were they focused on their religion or morals or values?

How does money change an individual’s life? Did they let money come between them and family

or friends?

Social NetworkingSocial Networking

Twitter Facebook Texting Emails Tumblr DailyBooth

Twitter Facebook Texting Emails Tumblr DailyBooth

How many of these do you use?

How often?

Do you ever let them take priority over other things? (Like homework?)

Are these helping you in any way?

How many of these do you use?

How often?

Do you ever let them take priority over other things? (Like homework?)

Are these helping you in any way?

CarsCars

Cars are often worshiped by people. They are seen as status symbols. What is the purpose for owning a super

fancy, expensive car? Keep in mind the original purpose of the

automobile, to get people from Point A to Point B.

Cars are often worshiped by people. They are seen as status symbols. What is the purpose for owning a super

fancy, expensive car? Keep in mind the original purpose of the

automobile, to get people from Point A to Point B.

AthletesAthletes

While it is okay to see athletes as an inspiration, it is not okay to idolize them.

They are human, therefore they make errors as well. They make mistakes and bad choices. You can not trust them to lead you in a morally

correct direction, as they are just as open to temptation as anyone else.

While it is okay to see athletes as an inspiration, it is not okay to idolize them.

They are human, therefore they make errors as well. They make mistakes and bad choices. You can not trust them to lead you in a morally

correct direction, as they are just as open to temptation as anyone else.

Hollywood StarsHollywood Stars

Hollywood stars and pop culture are worshiped by many teens and young adults. How many of you look to, or previously looked

to, a celebrity as your role model?

How many of you have seen corruption in the world of Hollywood?

Hollywood stars and pop culture are worshiped by many teens and young adults. How many of you look to, or previously looked

to, a celebrity as your role model?

How many of you have seen corruption in the world of Hollywood?

Why Should We Avoid Abuse of These Idols

Why Should We Avoid Abuse of These Idols

Overall, these idols lead us away from our morals and values - intentionally or not.

The only way to avoid being mislead is to be aware of the way you use these, and to not be obsessive over them.

As long as we focus on our own beliefs, our morals, our values, and do not let these “false idols” lead us away from what we believe.

Overall, these idols lead us away from our morals and values - intentionally or not.

The only way to avoid being mislead is to be aware of the way you use these, and to not be obsessive over them.

As long as we focus on our own beliefs, our morals, our values, and do not let these “false idols” lead us away from what we believe.