The Creator or the created?

Romans 1:25

As we take a look at the world around us, we can see so many things that are attractive and pleasing to the eye. More often than not, we tend to regard them highly while neglecting the true Provider. Romans 1:25 talks about the sins of the Gentiles and says they “worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator.” Isn’t this also true for many of us today? The church is no longer an exception to this temptation of the world.

Indeed, the tempter has continuously enticed the Church today with the seemingly glorious attractions of the world. As such, we need to be alert more than ever so that all the glitters of the world may not eclipse the beauty of the true provider.

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