The challenge that Paul lays out in Romans 1 is definitely one that we should consider in our own lives.

Paul starts off encouraging the Roman believers with these words: “You are among those who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ, dear friends in Rome. God loves you dearly, and He has called you to be His very own people.” - Romans 1:6-7 (emphasis added).

Paul then continues to speak to them about the Gospel… but quickly reminds them concerning God’s judgment of sin. He mentions how throughout the ages people “had no excuse whatsoever for not knowing God” (vs. 20) yet they chose to not worship Him.

Romans 1:25 says “Instead of believing what they knew was the truth about God, they deliberately chose to believe lies. So they worshiped the things God made, but not the Creator Himself, who is to be praised forever. Amen.”

They worshiped creation and not the Creator.

Put these words into perspective in our lives. It may be easy for a lot of us to simply “overlook” this passage because of it’s wording. But it greatly applies to our lives! Are there things in our lives that we are worshiping other than He?

What is more important to you… worshiping the Creator or His creation? Does the way you live your life say that about you? What drives your heart? The answer to the last few questions will show you who you’re truly worshiping.

In my own life, I’m asking God to examine my heart to keep my worship for Him and Him alone.