Gods at War

Defeating the Idols that Battle for Your Heart

De: Kyle Idleman

Narrado por: K.C. Bragg

Join pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman as he illustrates a clear path away from the heartache of our twenty-first-century idolatry and back to the heart of God--enabling us to be completely committed followers of Jesus.

What do Netflix, our desire for the corner office, and that perfect picture we just posted on Instagram have to do with each other? None of these things are wrong in and of themselves. But when we begin to allow entertainment, success, or social media to control us, we miss out on the joy of God's rule in our hearts.

In Gods at War, Idleman helps every believer recognize that there are false gods at war within each of us, and they battle for the place of glory and control in our lives.

According to Idleman, idolatry isn't an issue; it is the issue. And he reveals which false gods we are allowing on the throne of our lives by asking insightful questions, including:

• What do you sacrifice for?
• What makes you mad?
• What do you worry about?
• Whose applause do you long for?

We're all wired for worship, but we often end up valuing and honoring the idols of money, sex, food, romance, success, and many others that keep us from the intimate relationship with God that we desire.

In this updated and expanded edition of Gods at War, Idleman adds a new introduction as well as new content about the battle many of us face with technology, whether we are tempted to send just one more text, stay online when our bodies need rest, or put email before in-person relationships, teaching us how to seek God with our whole heart instead.

Praise for Gods at War:

"Today's false gods are more tempting than ever as they promise comfort, wealth, and happiness. Kyle Idleman equips us to kill the deceitful pests that harass our hearts. Get ready for battle."

--Mark Batterson, pastor, National Community Church, and bestselling author of The Circle Maker

"Don't just read this book--read it now! Kyle's words will dig deep to expose the false gods that drive us away from the real One. In these pages, liberation awaits."

--Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

Eye opening and educational

This book is great for the soul that longs for real evaluation of everyday idols that suck you dry. Excellent book!

Couldn’t put it down

A real eye opener. It helped me to identify things in my life that I have placed above God. The most memorable line for me is that it is a Throne (for one) “not a loveseat”!

Absolute Truth!!!

As a somewhat long time christian this book opened my eyes to the tools satin uses to distract me from the blessings The one and only true God had for me. This truth helped me deal with the causes of my temptations and impure thoughts, impulses and long term goals and actions. It deals with the heart of living a life true to and for Christ. A MUST READ (or listen) for anyone SERIOUS about allowing GOD his rightful place in your life.

Convicting

Excellent read. So many thing compete for our attention and make idols in our life!

Excellent read

Such a good book. Helps you realize what your priorities are and what they should be

Impact on my life

This book definitely impacted my life—highly recommended. I did Prefer author reading his work but this was good too

Love this!

Aside from Mark Comer who breaks me every time I read his books, Kyle, this book, broke me, in all of the ways I needed. This will be added to one other book I read, every year, to remember, other than the Bible.😉
He pointed out things I didn't even realize I struggled with, as an idol.

Find the idols in your life.

If you need to throw a grenade into your priorities and clear some stumbling blocks coming between you and God, this is a must read for you.