• Image of Gold

  • The Tyranny of Our Idolatry
  • By: Eric Luppold
  • Narrated by: Eric Luppold
  • Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
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By: Eric Luppold
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Do we place our hope and trust in government to solve our problems and meet our needs? According to a recent Wall Street Journal poll, the answer is yes! While we look to the government for answers, our polarized political environment has only caused us to either fervently align with one political party or give up on politics altogether. Our increasing desire for government solutions and increasing frustration with politics is actually the result of idolatry.

In the pursuit of economic prosperity, social justice, and personal security, we are turning to Caesar instead of our creator. Sadly, many of us do not realize that this form of idolatry leads only to political tyranny and the loss of genuine freedom. But what is the answer? How can we escape this downward spiral? It is found only in Jesus Christ, who tears down the idols and sets the captives free.

©2019 Eric Luppold (P)2019 Eric Luppold

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Luppold does an excellent job discussing one of today's most overlooked topics: the idolatry of government. Although primarily written towards a Christian audience (I would recommend this book to both the seminary student and the average layperson), there is a lot of relevant information for non-Christians to glean as well.

A lot of interesting points are raised, but one that I found especially compelling was the connection drawn between ancient and modern-day idolatry. It's easy to criticize or even laugh at people in the Bible for worshiping inanimate objects, but Lupold wisely points out that we're unfortunately not as different from our ancestors than we think we are.

Great book.

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Great book for current times

Great book that gives you an in depth analysis on the current times and also things that we prioritize. Quick and easy listen that is well worth it.

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