![]() We just change God’s nature to suit our desires. In contrast, we don’t tend to revert to carving statues of Baal. The Israelites choose idols when they want to sin. Sex, drugs and the ancient version of rock and roll are all endorsed by the false gods the Israelite clung to. The idols allow them to do whatever they want to do. Yet, they descend into cycles of idolatry despite this knowledge and experiences. Sinai, were fed by His manna and walked through seas parted by Him. We know the Israelites are familiar with Yahweh – the God of creation. The Bible presents this picture repeatedly throughout the Old Testament. We don’t need to listen to a god we have created. Taking a Hummel collection out every once in a while makes us feel good, but doesn’t drive any decisions or change behavior. But this god has no real impact or involvement in our lives. We tell everyone about the great little god and his fancy box. Occasionally, we bring our god out to be admired. We craft an ornate box with felt lining to make it seem special. We transform God from our Lord and Master to a god we keep safe on a shelf in the house. It is similar to cherishing our favorite family heirloom. ![]() As a result, we manufacture an idea of God and His righteousness that is more palatable to us. ![]() Our flesh desires to take refuge in a false version of God rather than submit to the real one. This new improved version will agree with us. So when our will conflicts with God’s, the temptation is to change God to suit us. We like our comfort, our ideas, and most of all our control. It happens when we allow our beliefs about God to be defined by our plans, hopes, emotions, and preferences rather than by God Himself. Yet in some ways, this is exactly what we attempt to do when our will clashes with God’s. How can we put the Eternal Creator in a box? In reality, it is impossible as God rules over all things. The kind that a philosopher would ponder endlessly. Do we put God in a box? It seems like a silly question.
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