August 7. 2010 – Acts 18:24 - 19:27

I seem to be talking a lot about the “gods” of our modern age lately.  Whether it is whatever is in the news or the readings, I don’t know.  But here we see the people that make the “gods” in Paul’s time.  They seem to know that what they make are not gods but they also know that people believe they are gods.  They also realize what happens to their business if the Christian religion really takes a hold.  Fast forward 2,000 years.  What do the makers of the modern “gods” think of religion.  Do you see TV, movies, video games, Wall Street, etc., promoting Godly values.  We actually see the opposite.  We haven’t seen what the makers in Paul’s time are going to do, but when we do, think about the actions of the people in charge of the things that surround us in the secular world everyday.  What is their motivation to push a Christ centered life when that would take you away from their product.  Think about what their motivation is when you feel yourself persuaded by one of their adds.  Then think about Paul and this “god” makers.