I have a confession--I am an idol worshiper. I did not realize this until the conference this past week, but I and many in ministry and youth ministry in particular are idol worshipers. Somehow under the guise of passion or calling or conviction we have built idols in ministry. We make excuses and sayings to deflect the fact that we are idol worshipers and are actually about God and His Kingdom come. For some growth is in idol, others it is numbers, pleasing people, success, money, family, image, preaching, efficiency, abilities, being liked and much more. For me my idols are my children and wanting to be affirmed and to please. I disguise these idols by talking about being a good dad, or wanting feedback, or wanting to keep people happy and blessed...but really it is all just idol worship. So, what are your idols?