The Golden Cows and the Danger of Idolatry

Oct 15, 2023 • The Rev. Charlie Holt

Just as Moses receives the pattern for true worship, Israel melts its gold into a calf. Exodus 32 shows why idols attract us: they are visible, controllable, and shrink God down to our size. Illustrations from the cash cow to a golden Model T and a scene from Talladega Nights show how we become like what we worship, while Moses' intercession points to Christ, the greater high priest who pleads for his people.

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