Who do we rely on to provide for our homes? Can the idol of covetousness cause unnecessary anxiety? Let’s begin in Psalm 127.
A Song of Ascents. By Solomon. (WEB)
If we build anything on human effort alone or by idolizing the things of the world, is it all in vain? Who should our lives be built upon?
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. (Ps 127:1-2 NIV)
Is Solomon confessing that his apostasy into idolatry late in life was a vain pursuit, losing his children most of his kingdom, his heritage? Is our world an idol to us? Is a faithful family heritage an answer from God to empty jobs and meaningless, idolatrous pursuits?
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. (Ps 127:3-5 NKJV)
Can anxiety become an idol? What priorities can help us overcome worldly worries?
And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Mat 6:28-33 NLT)
Who do we rely on to provide for our homes? Can the idol of covetousness cause unnecessary anxiety? You decide!
