Really appreciate this and the previous post on idolatry and hedging your bets. Have you come across Chris Wright's chapter on idolatry in his book, The Mission of God? There are some excellent points in there that would complement your reflections really well. He frames idols in terms of (1) things that entice us; (2) things we fear; (3) things that we trust; and (4) things we need. He then ties the material to the Church's missional engagement.
Really appreciate this and the previous post on idolatry and hedging your bets. Have you come across Chris Wright's chapter on idolatry in his book, The Mission of God? There are some excellent points in there that would complement your reflections really well. He frames idols in terms of (1) things that entice us; (2) things we fear; (3) things that we trust; and (4) things we need. He then ties the material to the Church's missional engagement.
Thank you! And thank you for the recommendation. I’m familiar with the book but haven’t read it in ages. I’ll take a look!