This morning a comparable list was given out with the message. That list differed in that each idol was prefaced with "Life only has meaning/I only have worth if...."

Idol Based Lifestyles:

Power idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I have power and influence over others."

Approval idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I am loved and respected by ___________________."

Comfort idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I have this kind of pleasure experience, a particular quality of life."

Image idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I have a particular kind of look or body image."

Control idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I am able to get mastery over my life in the area of __________________."

Helping idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--people are dependent on me and need me."

Dependence idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--someone is there to protect me and keep me safe."

Independence idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I am completely free from obligations or responsibilities to take care of someone."

Work idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I am highly productive getting a lot done."

Achievement idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I am being recognized for my accomplishments, if I am excelling in my career."

Materialism idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I have a certain level of wealth, financial freedom, and very nice possessions."

Religion idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I am adhering to my religion's moral codes and accomplished in it activities."

Individual person idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--this one person is in my life and happy there and/or happy with me."

Irreligion idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I feel I am totally independent of organized religion and with a self-made morality."

Racial/cultural idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--my race and culture is ascendant and recognized as superior."

Inner ring idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--a particular social grouping or professional grouping or other group lets me in."

Family idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--my children and/OR my parents are happy and happy with me."

Relationship idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless- Mr., or Ms. Right is in love with me."

Suffering idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--I am hurting, in a problem--only then do I feel noble or worthy of love or am able to deal with guilt."

Ideology idolatry: "I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless--my political or social cause or party is making progress and ascending in influence or power."

~ Tim Keller
from The Luther Project

Wow, good stuff! Several of these hit home with me. Something to think and pray about! Thanks for sharing this.

Very good, interesting bits of information to think about... and keep our eyes on to make sure we're not being that way.

Something to print & ponder over.