20/05/2026
Youth service tonight’s word through Deacon Hani.
“Do not have any other gods before Me.”
Exodus 20:3
A powerful reminder that anything taking God’s place in our hearts can slowly become an idol.
Whatever takes too much of your heart, time, focus, and obedience can slowly become your god.
Whatever dictates your daily choices becomes your master.
• People / Relationships
Sometimes people can take the place that only God should have in our hearts.
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters… yes, even their own life, such a person cannot be My disciple.”
Luke 14:26
Jesus must remain the red line that nobody crosses.
“For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world.”
2 Timothy 4:10
• Lust / Sin
Adam and Eve desired the forbidden tree.
Sin never looks dangerous in the beginning.
The enemy does not always destroy someone instantly. He attacks slowly, subtly, patiently.
“Whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.”
John 8:34
The world says:
“Enjoy your life, you’re young.”
But sin always promises freedom while producing chains.
• Social Media / Distractions
One of the biggest thieves of this generation.
It steals:
- Time with God
- Time with family
- Peace
- Focus
- Prayer
- Time in the Word
Hours disappear on a screen without noticing, yet sometimes 5 minutes with God feels heavy.
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
Ephesians 5:16
• Pride
“I know enough.”
“I know the Bible.”
“I don’t need correction.”
Until self slowly becomes god.
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
James 4:6
We must always stay humble before the Lord.
We are also like the prodigal son.
Everything we have was given by God, yet many times we use His gifts for the world and for our own pleasure.
Our eyes, ears, hands, legs, mouth, strength, time, talents, money, and energy all belong to Him, yet we can waste them chasing temporary things instead of God.
The prodigal son took what came from the father and spent it far away from the father.
Many times we do the same.
But thank God His mercy still waits for us to return.
“I will arise and go to my father…”
Luke 15:18
The people in the Bible were humans just like us.
The difference is they feared God and loved Him deeply.
Daniel chose God over comfort.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose God over the fire.
The disciples chose Jesus over the world.
Everything God offers, Satan tries to imitate with a counterfeit.
The world offers temporary pleasure.
Jesus offers eternal peace.
“What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?”
Mark 8:36
The rich young ruler walked away from Jesus because he could not surrender his wealth. Money became his god.
But if your heart truly belongs to God, you will choose Him first again and again, no matter the cost.
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.”
Matthew 6:33
