When the great gods of the Nile failed, the Egyptians were left to their
own resources. This is what always happens [when we] worship false
gods. Sooner or later their gods fail, and the people are left scrambling to
make life work on their own.
--Phil Ryken
Here's a video on idolatry--under 2 minutes--by Tim Keller. Watch it:
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