Insidious Sin of Idolatry: Micah's Mischief with Man-Made Religion

I. EXPOSITION OF OUR TEXT

Meanwhile, in Israel's Depravity, Judges 17-21
Micah Steals His Mother's Silver, Judges 17:1-2
Micah's Mom Has Idol Made, Judges 17:3-4
Micah Makes His Son a Priest, Judges 17:5-6
Micah Makes a Levite His Personal Priest, Judges 17:7-13

II. EXALTATION OF OUR CHRIST

Jesus Christ is King Eternal, v6
John 18:37
Psa 110:3-5; Matt 2:6 (Micah 5:2); 1 Cor 15:25

III. EDIFICATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

A. Three Considerations, 1 Jn 2:15-16

1. Micah's Mother and Her Silver
2. Micah and His Shrine, Idols and Priest
3. Micah's Levite and His Silver

B. Troubling Contamination, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

1. Man's Happiness (humanism)
2. Man's Purpose (pragmatism)
3. Man's Glory (existentialism)

C. True Conclusion, Galatians 6:14

1. Majesty of Christ for the Glory of God Alone