There are “golden calves” all around today-tangible images like cars, and others that are more intangible. Since the Lord has not rescinded the commandment, we need to look at our lives and see if we are worshipping graven images. 20:4.) While this commandment was initially given to fortify Israel against the idolatry rampant in the land of Canaan, it has great application for us today. The second of the Ten Commandments the Lord gave to Moses is “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.” (Ex. The loss prompted him to restructure his priorities. Then one day he smelled smoke and rushed to his garage, only to see the car’s engine on fire. Having it was the most important thing in his life. One elder said he almost didn’t come on his mission because he couldn’t bear to leave his car. One night just before we went to bed, the elders in my room talked of their reasons for serving missions.
The shapes of the idols may have changed since the days of Moses, but the basic principle-allegiance to God above all else-is still the commandment.Īs a new missionary, I stayed in the Salt Lake Mission Home prior to going to Ireland. Refusing to Worship Today’s Graven Images
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