09/09/2026
Topic: Beware of the Evil Wave of NEO-IDOLATRY
*Text: 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Matthew 4:10*
Speaker: Rev Dr Peter Likake, Kumba Field Pastor.
Beloved, there is a SAD reality across the Christian world today, especially on African soil. Many true professing Christians are being carried away by the evil wave of NEO-IDOLATRY. Neo-Idolatry refers to the new or modern forms of idol worship which are so alarming and permeating Christian Circles today. Gone are those days when you see some bowing to carving woods, having suspicious ropes or bangles on some parts of the body. Gone are those days when some visibly talk or visit the sorcerer's shrine or move around with items from such places in the name of protection.
Nowadays, at first sight, all may definitely appear as SAINTS in Church Auditoriums, hypocritically professing the name of Jesus while at the same time under the influence of Neo-Idolatry, they are consciously bowing down to diverse forms of idols. Remember the words of Jesus; "...Not all who call me Lord, Lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. But only the one who does the will of my Father who id in heaven." (Matt. 7:21). What a SAD reality? That even some so called SAINTS will be rejected by Jesus on the last day; "...Depart from me, you workers of iniquities." (Matt. 7:22-23). Note this: No worshipper of any form of idol has a place in God. No matter how religious or pious you may claim to be (Gal. 5:21).
Why the Clarion Call Against The Evil Wave of Neo-Idolatry Today?
- Some individuals; Pastors, prophets, apostles, evangelists, church leaders, christians, etc. have assumed the role of God and are seemingly commanding worship in different Christian Circles. What a shame to Christendom?
- Some sorcerers, occultists, traditionalists, etc. are in disguise behind the pulpits, church leadership and committees, and are seemingly commanding worship in different Christian Circles. What a shame to Christendom?
- Some though in church are bowing down to evil, devilish, satanic, marine, witchcraft and demonic powers than heartily bowing to Jesus, the Head and Lord of the Church. What a shame to Christendom?
- Some scammers, politicians, pop stars, philosophers, scientists, footballers and the "Strong men" in the society are claiming to be rulers of the world, seemingly commanding worship. And It is a sad reality that even some who are in church fall for persons as such in humble adoration than adoring God their creator.
- Even some electronic gadgets such as; sophisticated phones, IPad, tablets, televisions, modern cars, etc. are fast becoming objects of worship to many, even to some in the church. What a frustration in Christendom?
Don't forget this truth; no form of Neo-Idolatry can withstand the power of the gospel of Jesus (Acts 8:9-12). Anyone who has believed the gospel and truly turned to Jesus for salvation, he or she has overcome the world and all it forms of Neo-idolatry (1 John 4:4; 5:4-5).
Therefore, do not bow down to any man, woman, thing or power in recent times which is seemingly commanding worship from you. Worship the Lord your God and serve him only (Matt. 4:10; Deut. 6:13). Amen!!!
BLESSED DAY WITH JESUS, THE ONLY ONE WHO DESERVES YOUR WORSHIP - AMEN!!!
