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Isaiah 17:8 · KJV

"And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images."

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Passage Context

6Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel.
7At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.
8And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images.
9In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation.
10Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips:

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to turn away from distractions?

2

How do you prioritize your faith in a world full of idols?

3

When have you felt tempted to rely on your own creations instead of God?

Life Application

faith

Identify areas in your life where you may be relying on false idols and take steps to refocus on God.

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Create a space for worship in your home that encourages you to connect with God regularly.

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