David tells us of those who make idols with their own hands. He says they make them with mouths, eyes, ears, noses, hands, and feet. Then he finishes his account by adding this interesting statement, “They that make them are like unto them.” In other words, their God is not only made by them, but is like them.
It is important to realize, we too can fashion our own God, but without sculpting a physical statue. We carve out an image of deity in the imagination of our minds, the only difference being in material substance. God’s indictment against His people in the Psalms proves one can create his or her own mental God, “Thou ‘thoughtest’ I was altogether such a one as thyself.”
The reason our God is lacking in compassion, mercy, holiness, love, tenderness, and a host of other precious attributes, is that we have crafted a God like unto ourselves. I’m sure you’re familiar with this scripture, “In the image of man made he God.” OOPS!
"Is your God like you or are you like your God?" rds
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