Interpretation of the Bible / 1 John 5:21

Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.

Before we delve into the meaning of this verse, we must clarify what idols are. In ancient times, idols were sacred or divine objects used for worship. Today, while the practice of worshiping idols, such as statues of other religions, still exists, the concept has been expanded to include anything that can take the place of God in our lives.

In our modern society, there are many idols that can take the place of God in our lives. These can include money, work, technology, success, fame, and more. Anything that distances us from God becomes an idol.

The call to "beware" of idols implies the importance of obedience. As believers, we are obligated to submit to God and keep His commandments. Believers must take this call seriously and always be prepared for something to take the place of God in their lives.

Book: New Testament / 1 John

Topics: children, idols

Attention! This is one of the possible interpretations based on the comments of famous theologians, which may differ from each other. If the interpretation is taken from other languages, then there may be a distortion of meaning when translating the language. Matthew 7:7-8

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