Those who make them will be like them, and so will those who trust in them. Psalm 115:8
We become like what we worship.
Think about it. A man who worships material things, like cars for instance, becomes pretty high maintenance. He consumes everything he is given, and eventually he will waste away in a cemetery like a car in a junkyard.
A man who worships pornography becomes as depraved as the images he watches. Like seeds that grow out of control, images planted in a man's mind can lead him places he never dreamed. Intrigue eventually becomes action that escalates to darkness and death. Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahlmer never realized that mere pictures were leading them on paths of depravity and murder.
A man who worships the praise of other men will become shallow and lonely. Friendships that are based on accolades and fun never go beneath the surface. Eventually, the plaques on the wall merely gather dust. One can find himself in a room of acquaintances and no real friends. No one really knows him, and he doesn't know anyone else. In truth, he is alone.
Lord, I want to be like You. Help me to focus my worship on Your Son, Jesus. While He walked the earth, He changed lives. He healed. He forgave. He sacrificed everything for others. He defines true servanthood and leadership. Help me to worship You today and everyday.