Why We Worship Idols Instead of God

“Preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct” (1 Peter 1:13–15).

Our hearts are idol factories. We imagine greater greatness beyond the greatest of all - then we bow in our hearts to that lesser than idol that poses as the greater than God.

But what are we to do? The answer is to do what you want to do.  

Now wait, that sounds counterintuitive, Dave. Should I keep on sinning?

No!  Instead replace that which you want to do (idolatry) with a greater desire (God)

We always do what we want to do. The question is, which of our desires is strongest at any given moment? An alcoholic may desire or want a drink but refrains from having one. It looks as if he’s not doing what he wants. But what has happened is that another desire (perhaps the desire to avoid shame or losing his family) has trumped the desire for a drink. He’s still doing what he wants; it’s just that the desire for a drink is no longer his biggest desire.

You can read Tim Chester make the case for overcoming idolatry by clicking --> here <-- to access the article.