The Three Deep Idols by Ganesh Bharrat

hi blogger Battle plan to real life issues we face as men by looking closely at some particular surface idols, traps, and behaviors that are motivated by our three deep idols. The deep Idol of CONTROL tells us the fundamental Lied, that if I can just maintain influence or mastery over this situation, people in life, my performance my schedule, my income, whatever.. THEN I’ll be okay, content, dominate, strong and safe. OUR list for control can make us men of fear. THE FEAR TRAP,list for potential things you can fear:Fear for your safety and the safety of those you love, Fear about how you will die:disease, cancer, being alone, broke, drowning, in a plane crash.Fear about what you might lose:a friend,your girlfriend, money, jobs, spouse, your faith,etc. We can have Deep idol of control to the point that it can overwhelm us with fear. Even our bodies can showcase our anxiety. THE WORKAHOLIC TRAP:Having work under control gives us the illusion and mirage of security it makes us think our future is protected.The need for Control drives fear,and control control can drive workaholism. we are so afraid of not having control that we can’t take a break. THE  ANGER TRAP Fear can make us an angry person with a short fuse and an explosive, toxic tongue. Look behind anger and you will find fear. Look behind fear and you will find Control. THE POWER TRAP the power trap is motivated by the desire to dominate. REPLACE IDOLS F CONTROL-TRUST AND STEWARDSHIP: Fear creates a fork in the road and we can either turn to or run to ourselves or we can turn to and run to God and His truth and grace. We can replace fear with truth. Let’s look at some of the truths of scripture that will help us remember this and fight the battle against the fear side if CONTROL. Do you know what the most frequent command in the Bible turns out to be? what instruction, what order,is given,again and again,by God,by angel,by Jesus,by prophets and apostles? The most command in the Bible is: Don’t be afraid. Fear not. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your way acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths. Jesus says: I tell you,do not be anxious about your life,what you will eat or what you will drink,nor about your body,what you will put on.. for your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all of these things will be added unto you. MTT.6. The Bible tells us to trust God,not ourselves with the details of our lives. (Philippians 4:6-7) replaced power ,one antidote for power is the Biblical concept of STEWARDSHIP. Things. aren’t given to us to control or dominate ; rather they given us as a STEWARDSHIP. Biblical STEWARDSHIP touches every area of our lives. It requires a basic commitment to present ourselves completely to God as His servants, with no strings attached ,the ultimate question, then is this. Am I the Lord of my life,or Christ the Lord of my life ? This is the difference between the great,I will and the great thy will. A wise STEWARD will treat things according to their true value, treasure the things that God declares to be important and hold with a loose grip the things that God says will not matter in the end. May God peace  and  love be with you. contact me @ www.Securustech.net or at 203-633-7118- Bharrat.