1 John 5:19-21 Sermon: Smash Your Idols: Confronting the False gods of Our Modern World

In 1 John 5:19-21, the apostle John assures believers that they are from God, adopted into His family with the joys of forgiven sins, imputed righteousness, and eternal life, standing in stark contrast to the world ensnared by the power of the evil one. He further affirms that the Son of God has come in the flesh, granting understanding through the Holy Spirit to know the true God, with Jesus Christ revealed as the divine mediator, Messiah, and sole source of eternal life. John abruptly concludes by urging Christians, like beloved children, to guard against all forms of idolatry—whether cultural false gods or distorted gospels—reminding them that only Jesus satisfies, while idols promise but ultimately devastate; thus, believers must prioritize Christ above works, possessions, or relationships to experience true joy and freedom.