How can we guard our hearts from "greater abominations" mentioned in Ezekiel 8:6? Setting the Scene Ezekiel 8:6 — “He said to me, ‘Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.’” God shows Ezekiel secret idolatry inside the temple. Hidden sin in the place meant for holy worship pushes the LORD away and invites judgment. Defining “Greater Abominations” • Anything that dethrones the LORD from first place • Practices that corrupt worship and invite impurity • Hidden sins that grow unchecked until they dominate The vision reveals a downhill slide: once lesser idols are welcomed, “greater abominations” quickly follow. The Call to Guard the Heart Proverbs 4:23 — “Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 — “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you… Therefore glorify God with your body.” Believers themselves are now God’s sanctuary. Keeping the heart pure keeps the presence of God near. Practical Ways to Stand Watch • Daily Scripture saturation Psalm 119:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Cultivating holy reverence • Zero tolerance for compromise • Confession and quick repentance • Guarding the eye and ear gates • Choosing edifying fellowship 1 Corinthians 15:33; Hebrews 10:24-25 • Continual prayerful dependence • Living as a living sacrifice Keeping the Temple Holy The God who once filled Solomon’s temple now indwells His people. When idols are evicted and devotion is undivided, He remains close, His glory fills the heart, and “greater abominations” find no place to grow. |
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