“God” and “gods”, Part 1
I once heard of a sermon entitled, “The Contemporary Practice of Polytheism.” The last word in the title simply means the worship of many (poly) gods (theism). The worship of many gods is not confined to the ignorant in faraway countries. Most Americans are victims of the practice. The sermon mentioned above was preached over forty years ago, but is just as fresh and applicable today.
My dictionary defines “god” as “any person or thing exalted as the chief god, or made the object of supreme devotion. Anything that absorbs one’s attentions or aspirations.” Therefore, whatever controls you, whatever you build your life around, whatever is your ultimate concern – that is your “god.” Be it your job, money, family, business, pleasure, self or even religion, etc. There are many “gods.” The dictionary further distinguishes between “god” and “God,” the creator, sustainer, and ruler of the universe. The God of the Bible claims for Himself this distinction. He states through His Old Testament prophets and in the New Testament through His Son that He is the only true God and Savior and beside Him, there is no other. (See Isaiah 43:11 and John 14:6)
That’s a pretty heavy claim and one of man’s chief quests ought to be to discover if the God of the Bible is speaking truth, is a liar or is just putting us on!
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