Do not provoke my anger by worshiping idols you made with your own hands. Then I will not harm you.
ACTS 17:24-25 (MSG)
The God who made the world and everything in it, this Master of sky and land, doesn’t live in custom-made shrines or need the human race to run errands for him, as if he couldn’t take care of himself. He makes the creatures; the creatures don’t make him. Starting from scratch, he made the entire human race...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Focus your attention on God alone.
PRAYER
God of glory, your majesty, and might have never been confined to human temples or institutions. Break me open to your overwhelming presence. Release me from my need to keep you held in safe, small boxes. Beholding your brilliance, turn my face from false gods and fleeting trends. Free my hands to do your work in the world today. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)