READ: 2 Kings 2:18-28
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, THEY SACRIFICE TO DEVILS, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
1 Corinthians 10:20
Jehu called as many people as possible to come and make a big sacrifice to the idol, Baal. This big sacrifice to Baal caused the end of that congregation. An entire congregation perished because they worshipped idols.
The love of security, the love of money, the desire for wealth will wipe out your church. The new idols are a love for security, a love for family, a love for happiness, a love for a good life, a love for good children, a love for grandchildren, a love for a happy home and a love for peace. Your idol is what you give up everything for.
Today, many Christians worship the idol of money, peace, security and good living. This idol is presented to the church as that which must be sought after and that which must be attained. Your god is the one who can make you wake up early in the morning to work very hard. Your god is the one you sacrifice to.
Idolatry has brought an end to real evangelism and worldwide missions. This trust in the idols of security and peace has brought about the end of evangelism in the world today.
The end of the church comes when these idols of safety, success and wealth are glorified by pastors. Christians, under the guidance and inspiration of their pastors, will give up everything for money, peace, security and successful living.
The end has come to many parts of the church because of the curse of yielding to idols. As the church fails to sacrifice to God, it gradually diminishes.
Instead of sacrificing to God, the modern church is sacrificing to demons. The sacrifices which people make are actually being made to devils. Are you sacrificing to devils or are you sacrificing to God?