Contrasting the paths between trusting in an idol and trusting in God. Desire can be good but if the desire is desired more than the Giver (God), it can result in idolatry (i.e. sin).

1. Desire
Demand
Need
Expectation
Disappointment
Chastening of the Lord
Desire
Submit
Rely
Praise/Gratitude
Rest
Good & Bad Desire
Path in trusting GodPath in trusting an idol
• Nothing wrong with desires just as long as the
desire doesn’t get in the way of God.
• Desires can be good but if the desire is sought
out more than seeking God, it becomes an idol.
Desire starts
off good
Desire becomes an
idol. End result is
sin.
DESIRE IS DESIRED MORE
THAN THE GIVER (GOD)
• Desire is valued more
• Ungrateful
• Mind set on things below
• Pride
• Unbelief
• Idolatry (worships idol than
God Himself)
GIVER IS DESIRED MORE
THAN THE DESIRE
• Giver is valued more
• Grateful
• Mind set on things above
• Humility
• Believes God is the rewarder
of those who diligently seek
Him
• Worships God alone
God’s Responses
1. YES
2. NO
3. WAIT
Dependence on Idols
Leads to:
Dependence on God
Leads to:
• Insecurity
• Not satisfied
• Emptiness
• Denial
• Brokenness
• Security
• Complete Satisfaction
• Fulfilled
• Affirmation
• Wholeness
Sinful Response
His chastening
should bring you
to the point of
humility and
repentance God Glorified
Outside of God’s Will Aligned with God’s Will
Not letting the
desire be the
main focus
Desire is the
main focus!