Identifying the Idol-Structures of the Heart

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Circle the thoughts that are lodged in your heart:

Power idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if-I have power and influence over others."

Approval idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if-I am loved and respected by _________."

Achievement idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if-I am being recognized for my accomplishments, if I am excelling in my career."

Independence idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if- I am completely free from obligations or responsibilities to take care of someone."

Work idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if-I am highly productive getting a lot done."

Comfort idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if-I have this kind of pleasure experience, a particular quality of life."

Image idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if-I have a particular kind of look or body image.

Control idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if-I am able to get mastery over my life in the area of                 .

Helping idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if- people are dependent on me and need me."

Dependence idolatry: "Life only has meaning / I only have worth if- someone is there to protect me and keep me safe."

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