When someone sues for slander, we might be fined for defaming a good name. People, whether unknowingly or defiantly, far too often demean the one true God. In this message from 2 Samuel 12, Pastor Lutzer describes how a careless life takes God’s name in vain. How does God respond to a life inconsistent with His name?

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God’s name is to be protected and proclaimed. Christians know that God’s name is holy, and is not to be misused by swearing, cursing, or improper oath-taking. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines two ways we can defame God’s name: through careless oaths and careless speech. Are we upholding God’s reputation?

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Many assume that God might overlook sin or refrain from sending anyone to hell. But does the Bible support this view of God? In this message from Psalm 50, Pastor Lutzer explores questions about physical representations of God and our internal conceptions of Him. Let’s examine how the Bible defines idolatry.

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God will not tolerate the worship of images. But does that include crosses, crucifixes, or icons—items many people find deeply meaningful? In this message from Exodus 20, Pastor Lutzer warns us against worshiping God in a way He hasn’t prescribed. Distorted worship shows where our true allegiance lies.

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God prohibits making images to represent Him. Yet people even today give worship to a wide array of idols, carvings, pictures, and icons. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides the first of three Scriptural reasons why we should not use objects in worship. How might physical objects distort our concept of God?

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If we were tested on what we truly worship, what would our priorities reveal about how we spend our time and whom we seek to please? God allows no competition. In this message, Pastor Lutzer emphasizes three key points about our worship and ultimate allegiance. God will not tolerate any rivals from the gods of today’s society.

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We were created to be worshipers. But God makes it clear He will not accept any rivals for our hearts. In this message from Psalm 115, Pastor Lutzer shows how idolatry is a tremendous insult to God. Every person has a god, but the question is, “Whom do you serve?”

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Nothing, not even a good thing, should take the place of God in our lives. God alone is worthy of honor and praise. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares the first of three reasons why God gave us the first commandment: His very nature. Is God’s exclusive jealousy or pursuit of glory the same as that of humans?

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God’s Law reveals our true condition. All we can do is cast ourselves on God’s grace. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer contrasts Mount Sinai where God gave the law with Mount Zion, where He gives grace. Only God's grace can bridge the gap between God’s presence and sinners. 

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God’s character never changes. The commandments He gave to Moses define His nature, and His expectations of our behavior. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how God’s law reveals our incredible sinfulness. What if we finally see what we are like in His presence? 

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