Follow Quote by Michael J Heil
““He continued, “If you want to follow God, you have to turn away from whatever it is you were trusting and instead turn to Him. What do you turn to when you’re having a hard time to make you feel better and to give you relief, confidence, hope, or pleasure? Whatever you turn to, that’s the thing you worship. That’s the thing you love most. Whatever is at the core of your life, that’s the thing you are actively turning to and trusting in to give meaning to your life and help you through the hard times. That thing is your functional god. If you put drugs or money or sex in the center, your wellbeing will be dependent on those things. In essence, they will rule you.””
About This Quote
Worship is directed toward whatever one relies on for relief; placing worldly objects at the center makes them gods that dominate life.
In simple terms: What you depend on becomes your god.
Key Takeaway
Identify and prioritize healthy sources of comfort.
Themes
spirituality
dependency
values
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
reflective
guiding
When to use this quote
- addiction recovery
- financial planning
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly sustains you?
- How can you shift reliance to healthier sources?
A Different Perspective
Changing core dependencies is difficult.
