138. Hidden Idols of the Heart | Surface Tension

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Craig and Alex discuss the 20 "hidden idols of the heart" as outlined by Tim Keller.

The 20 idols are as follows:

“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if…

1. I have power and influence over others.” (Power Idolatry)

2. I am loved and respected by _____.” (Approval Idolatry)

3. I have this kind of pleasure experience, a particular quality of life.” (Comfort idolatry)

4. I am able to get mastery over my life in the area of _____.” (Control idolatry)

5. people are dependent on me and need me.” (Helping Idolatry)

6. someone is there to protect me and keep me safe.” (Dependence idolatry)

7. I am completely free from obligations or responsibilities to take care of someone.” (Independence idolatry)

8. I am highly productive and getting a lot done.” (Work idolatry)

9. I am being recognized for my accomplishments, and I am excelling in my work.” (Achievement idolatry)

10. I have a certain level of wealth, financial freedom, and very nice possessions.” (Materialism idolatry)

11. I am adhering to my religion’s moral codes and accomplished in its activities.” (Religion idolatry)

12. This one person is in my life and happy to be there, and/or happy with me.” (Individual person idolatry)

13. I feel I am totally independent of organized religion and am living by a self-made morality.” (Irreligion idolatry)

14. My race and culture is ascendant and recognized as superior.” (Racial/cultural idolatry)

15. A particular social grouping or professional grouping or other group lets me in.” (Inner ring idolatry)

16. My children and/or my parents are happy and happy with me.” (Family idolatry)

17. Mr. or Ms. “Right” is in love with me.” (Relationship Idolatry)

18. I am hurting, in a problem; only then do I feel worthy of love or able to deal with guilt.” (Suffering idolatry)

19. my political or social cause is making progress and ascending in influence or power.” (Ideology idolatry)

20. I have a particular kind of look or body image.” (Image idolatry)

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