In Exodus 32
Over the last several weeks, we have explored the passages leading up to Exodus 32 to understand why the Israelites disobeyed the LORD and turned to idolatry.
Ultimately, their decision was not just one of impatience, but in the words of Paul many years later,
They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever![1]
Keeping in mind that scripture says we were created in the LORD’s image (Genesis 1:26), have you ever considered how humanity’s tendency to worship things or people other than Him affects the LORD?
Also, why would the LORD create us to have this tendency?
What purpose does this serve?
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