The Problem of IdolatryNovember 6, 2011Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 18:18-30Q 1 (Vs 18): “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (ref. Ephesians 2:8-9)D-O vs. D-O-N-EReligion is spelled D-O: It’s all about trying to D-O enough to please God.The trouble with D-O: When will you know that you’ve done enough? The Bible tells us we can never D-O enough .All of us have become like one who is unclean,and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags… Isaiah 64:6True Christianity is spelled D-O-N-E:Jesus has D-O-N-E for us what we could never D-O. He lived the perfect life. He died on the cross to pay for all the wrong stuff we’ve done.But it’s not enough just to know this: (ref. John 1:12-13, John 3:16)oEach of us must choose to put our faith in who Christ is and what He has done.oThis includes accepting the forgiveness He bought for us on the cross and asking Him to become the leader of our lives.oRepentance: to exchange stubborn self-will for the life for which He created us APP: What must you D-O to inherit eternal life? Put your hope in what God has D-O-N-E through Christ.Q 2 (Vs 19): “Why do you call me good?” Is Jesus not good, or is He God? (ref. Matthew 16:16-17, Colossians 1:15-17, John 1:1, 14; 10:30, 36-38; 14:9b)APP: Why do you say Jesus is good? Is He not good, or is He God? Youdecide.…no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 1Corinthians 12:3bQ 3 (Vs 20-26): “Who then can be saved?” (ref. Matthew 22:3-8, Ephesians 2:8-9)Notice Jesus excluded the 10 Commandments related to loving God.“You shall have no other gods before me…, you shall not make for yourself an idol…, you shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God… and remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy…” Exodus 20:3-8 APP: “Who then can be saved?” “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” What is His Spirit saying to you this morning?