self idolization. a poem.

the number one commandment:

'Thou shall have no other Gods before me.'

i didn't craft an idol or bow to a statue,

yet little by little,

i made myself my master,

bowing to the opinions of others.

spent more time carving my portrayed image

than reflecting my image bearer.

polished the outside of my temple

more than I worshipped His workmanship within.

placed my worth in the quality of my works,

rather than finding significance in the Spirit.

may i stop placing self idolization

over the Lord's exhalation.

for i was not made to live for myself

but to magnify my Maker.