Text: Psalm 115:1-8

Big Idea: Root out idolatry in your heart before it wreaks havoc on your marriage

An idol is anything you look to in order to gain significance, security, or satisfaction instead of the living God

Developing a biblical understanding of heart idolatry

The presence of heart idolatry for the Christian

5 common types of idols in marriage (please have each of these come up one at a time, progressing so first Control shows up, then Control and Certainty show up together, etc.)

1. Control idols

2. Certainty idols

3. Comfort idols

4. Comparison idols

5. Commendation idols

What idolatry feels like (same as the note above)

- Chaos & confusion define the relationship

- Bitterness reigns despite repentance

- Ingratitude defines your attitude

- Fear freezes you

How to break free form idols (same as the note above)

- Always start with the Gospel

- Identify & Repent

- Remember: Christ alone gives eternal significance

- Remember: Christ alone gives true security

- Remember: Christ alone satisfies the soul