• Idols of the Heart, Revised and Updated

  • Learning to Long for God Alone
  • By: Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
  • Narrated by: Susan Hanfield
  • Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (202 ratings)

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Narrated by: Susan Hanfield
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Do you feel discouraged, even defeated, in your battle against habitual sin? Are you dismayed or surprised by the situations that bring out your fear, anger, or distress?

Elyse Fitzpatrick delves into the heart of the problem: deep down, we're all idol worshippers who put our loves, desires, and expectations in God's place - and then suffer the consequences of our misplaced affections. Yet God loves his people and can use even our messy lives and struggles for his glory.

Fitzpatrick shows us how to better search and know our hearts, long for our gracious Savior, and resist and crush our false gods. Included are questions for further thought.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Elyse M. Fitzpatrick (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Worth the time!

The prayer points and questions after every chapter added to the learning process. Highly recommended.

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This writing was a eye opener to the unknown idols of my heart

I recommend this book for all who desired to be idol free and God only

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The Fathers heart

I was at awe listening from the beginning to the end.
This is a book to listen to more than once.

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WOW!

I've been a Christian a long time and never read an exposition of idolatry like this. I'm actually somewhat stunned this level of depth on this topic isn't more commonly taught in basic discipleship classes?? It strikes me now as being fundamental and core to the Christian walk, which only makes sense since it is the 1st commandment...duh! Never put this kind of mi I'm going pursue walking through this with others in a small group.

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Dont miss this book

I was very well informed, I am now able to see things more clearer.. it really helped me with the issue that I had with my way of thinking negatively..
I love the Lord and dont want anything to be put before Him.

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Every Christian should read this.

Phenomenal! Sound theological truths flow out of this book! So thankful that this is an audiobook now! Elyse, I cannot begin to tell you how much this book has absolutely bless my soul. If we don’t get the chance to meet on earth I look forward to the day we can rejoice together! Thank you for the time, work, and energy it took to create this book, what a gem! Highly recommend every Christian should read this book.

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Excellent overview of idols

Great book, though certainly not groundbreaking in any way. Sometimes it's good to get back to basics, though.

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Idolatry Revealed

Praise the Lord for an overall excellent message that the Holy Spirit revealed to me about idols in my own heart. Idols can take the form of people, things, careers which unknowingly take the place of God in our lives. Bless you Ms. Fitzpatrick.

I would recommend “Idols of the Heart” to the follower of Jesus Christ who has been walking with the Lord for quite sometime and to the new believer in Christ, and anyone who wants a better understanding of idolatry.

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Very helpful

I was reading the original book when I found this one on Audible. Much easier to understand and my understanding was increased. Thanks.

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outstanding work and transformation of the heart

I found this book to be a incredibly captivating experience for connecting with my Lord and explaining how to change my heart from idols.

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