Apologetical Idolatry

One's interests can interfere with priorities. The same can be said for the Christian. One's interests in apologetics can interfere with the priorities of God in devotion, prayer, meditation and study of God's Word. Apologetics can become an idol, that consumes the affections of a Christian, in the place of God's Word.

Practical Steps: To Prevent Apologetical Idolatry

1.  Pray God would help you to cast aside any idols. 

2. Study the Bible (on any topic, including apologetics, as ones primary authority).

3. Be devoted, and nurtured by God's Word.

4. Memorize Scripture.

5. Seek to make reading the scriptures one's strongest desire. 

6. Seek to delight in God as He reveals Himself in scripture. 

7. Encounter Jesus and be captivated by Him to passionately love God and people as you ought.

8. Seek God to help you build a godly character with the help of the Holy Spirit. As He controls and empowers you to live for Him.

Poetry

I long for the day that I embrace a woman that is virtuous and pure. She is holiness in stature despite the temptations of the world; she has endured. She has endured to be holy without blame to give praises and honor to God's name. Her beauty and worth is not from magazines or books of the world instead it is founded in the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords who has made her more precious than pearls. Her heart beat races to obey God in all her ways, her love for me is founded in the Rock of Ages. In her heart Christ comes before all things, so our love is secure because it is founded in Christ who sustains all things.

As I look into your eyes you pierce my heart causing me to look away. However, I wonder do you have mutual feelings for me? I question my intentions why do I like you?
Is it mere emotions? Attraction? Lust? If it is for any of these motives I pray God will remove me from your face. But my feelings still feel the same. What am I to do? Pursue a relationship? Seek God and His kingdom!!! God is clear He is our provider, so I must rely on His sovereign will.