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You Worship what You Serve
This episode narrowly focuses on the condition of fallen mankind in which the image of corruptible man is worshipped, principally through self-centered lusts. This idolatrous worship taints all so-called “good works” that proceed out of man as he prioritizes his lusts. Immediately after describing the great exchange, in which mankind exchanges the glory of God for an image in the form of corruptible man (Rom. 1:23-25), Paul declares that God gives man over to his lusts. God allows him to pursue, in the words of John, “the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eyes, and the lust for reputation (“the boastful pride of life”) (1 John 2:16) While most unbelievers would never admit that they worship themselves, the continuous servicing of the “lusts of deceit” reveal the true object of worship. We worship what we predominantly serve (Mt. 4:10), and “the image in the form of corruptible man” is practically indistinguishable from the lusts that consume him. Critically, the service of his lusts, colors all his “good works,” even rendering them disgusting. Isaiah therefore concludes that “all our righteous deeds are as filthy rags.” (Is. 64:6)

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  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:34 – Can Unbelievers Do Good Works?
  • 00:01:36 – The Great Exchange in Romans
  • 00:02:48 – Worship in Spirit and Truth
  • 00:05:09 – The Need for Spiritual Rebirth
  • 00:08:45 – The Role of the Jewish Faith
  • 00:10:30 – Heart Condition in Worship
  • 00:12:33 – Good Works from a Good Heart
  • 00:12:52 – Closing Prayer and Reflection
You Worship what You Serve

Podcast (kingdomquestions): Play in new window | Download | Embed

  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:34 – Can Unbelievers Do Good Works?
  • 00:01:36 – The Great Exchange in Romans
  • 00:02:48 – Worship in Spirit and Truth
  • 00:05:09 – The Need for Spiritual Rebirth
  • 00:08:45 – The Role of the Jewish Faith
  • 00:10:30 – Heart Condition in Worship
  • 00:12:33 – Good Works from a Good Heart
  • 00:12:52 – Closing Prayer and Reflection
This episode narrowly focuses on the condition of fallen mankind in which the image of corruptible man is worshipped, principally through self-centered lusts. This idolatrous worship taints all so-called “good works” that proceed out of man as he prioritizes his lusts. Immediately after describing the great exchange, in which mankind exchanges the glory of God for an image in the form of corruptible man (Rom. 1:23-25), Paul declares that God gives man over to his lusts. God allows him to pursue, in the words of John, “the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eyes, and the lust for reputation (“the boastful pride of life”) (1 John 2:16) While most unbelievers would never admit that they worship themselves, the continuous servicing of the “lusts of deceit” reveal the true object of worship. We worship what we predominantly serve (Mt. 4:10), and “the image in the form of corruptible man” is practically indistinguishable from the lusts that consume him. Critically, the service of his lusts, colors all his “good works,” even rendering them disgusting. Isaiah therefore concludes that “all our righteous deeds are as filthy rags.” (Is. 64:6)

Episode Scripture References -

1 John 2:16, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 1:21-25

More About This Episode -

In this episode titled “You Worship what You Serve” of the podcast “Kingdom Questions,” hosted by Victor Vigorito, Victor addresses the question of whether unbelievers can do good works. He references Romans 1, which discusses how all men suppress the truth in their unrighteousness and suggests they are guilty of self-idolatry when they worship created beings instead of the Creator. Victor delves into the idea of worship and cites John 4, where Jesus speaks to the Samaritan woman about true worshipers who worship the Father in spirit and truth. He contrasts this with the Jewish faith, which he acknowledges has the path of salvation but points out that their worship is often done in the flesh and is misguided. He emphasizes that worshiping God sincerely requires being born again, as articulated in John 3, highlighting that without spiritual rebirth, one cannot enter the kingdom of God. Victor critiques the Jewish people’s heart condition, stating that while they possessed the outward truth, their hearts were not aligned with true worship. Referring to Acts 7, he notes that their hearts were uncircumcised and resistant to the Holy Spirit. He discusses the issue of exchanging truth for a lie, which leads to self-idolatry, even within the Jewish faith. Through this, Victor asserts that Jesus seeks sincere worshipers who will worship Him genuinely, in spirit and truth. He stresses that good works stem from a heart that is truly good, which is a result of being born again. The episode concludes with Victor offering a prayer for listeners to worship God sincerely in spirit and truth, avoiding worshiping in the flesh and in a lie.

Key Terms From This Episode -

– **Key Reference:** Romans 1 – Discusses truth suppression and self-idolatry. – **Worship Contrast:** – **John 4:** True worshipers worship the Father in spirit and truth. – Jewish worship acknowledged but often misguided and done in the flesh. – **Spiritual Rebirth:** – Born again is necessary for true worship (John 3). – Without spiritual rebirth, entry to the kingdom of God is impossible. – **Critique of Jewish Worship:** – Outward truth without heart alignment to true worship. – Acts 7 – Hearts described as uncircumcised, resistant to the Holy Spirit. – **Truth vs. Lie:** Exchanging truth leads to self-idolatry, impacting even the Jewish faith. – **Call to Worship:** Jesus seeks sincere worshipers; good works come from a good heart, born again.

Episode Scripture References -

1 John 2:16, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 1:21-25

More About This Episode -

In this episode titled “You Worship what You Serve” of the podcast “Kingdom Questions,” hosted by Victor Vigorito, Victor addresses the question of whether unbelievers can do good works. He references Romans 1, which discusses how all men suppress the truth in their unrighteousness and suggests they are guilty of self-idolatry when they worship created beings instead of the Creator. Victor delves into the idea of worship and cites John 4, where Jesus speaks to the Samaritan woman about true worshipers who worship the Father in spirit and truth. He contrasts this with the Jewish faith, which he acknowledges has the path of salvation but points out that their worship is often done in the flesh and is misguided. He emphasizes that worshiping God sincerely requires being born again, as articulated in John 3, highlighting that without spiritual rebirth, one cannot enter the kingdom of God. Victor critiques the Jewish people’s heart condition, stating that while they possessed the outward truth, their hearts were not aligned with true worship. Referring to Acts 7, he notes that their hearts were uncircumcised and resistant to the Holy Spirit. He discusses the issue of exchanging truth for a lie, which leads to self-idolatry, even within the Jewish faith. Through this, Victor asserts that Jesus seeks sincere worshipers who will worship Him genuinely, in spirit and truth. He stresses that good works stem from a heart that is truly good, which is a result of being born again. The episode concludes with Victor offering a prayer for listeners to worship God sincerely in spirit and truth, avoiding worshiping in the flesh and in a lie.

Key Terms From This Episode -

– **Key Reference:** Romans 1 – Discusses truth suppression and self-idolatry. – **Worship Contrast:** – **John 4:** True worshipers worship the Father in spirit and truth. – Jewish worship acknowledged but often misguided and done in the flesh. – **Spiritual Rebirth:** – Born again is necessary for true worship (John 3). – Without spiritual rebirth, entry to the kingdom of God is impossible. – **Critique of Jewish Worship:** – Outward truth without heart alignment to true worship. – Acts 7 – Hearts described as uncircumcised, resistant to the Holy Spirit. – **Truth vs. Lie:** Exchanging truth leads to self-idolatry, impacting even the Jewish faith. – **Call to Worship:** Jesus seeks sincere worshipers; good works come from a good heart, born again.
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