Psa 115:1 | MHM | STEP | The Absurdity of Idolatry This psalm teaches us to give all glory to God and not to ourselves. It also shows how foolish it is to worship idols. The writer wants us to remember that any good thing we have comes from God’s mercy and truth, not from our own efforts. He also answers those who insult God’s people, showing that idols are nothing compared to the living God. v. 1 : We should never take credit for our blessings or successes. All praise should go to the Lord . If we have received any good, it is because of God’s mercy and his faithfulness to his promises. Our prayers and praises should always focus on God’s glory, not our own. This is like saying, Not unto us, O Lord , but to your name give glory (Psalm 115:1; Deuteronomy 8:17 ; Deuteronomy 9:4; John 12:27-28 ).

‏ Psalms 115:1

The Absurdity of Idolatry

This psalm teaches us to give all glory to God and not to ourselves. It also shows how foolish it is to worship idols. The writer wants us to remember that any good thing we have comes from God’s mercy and truth, not from our own efforts. He also answers those who insult God’s people, showing that idols are nothing compared to the living God.

v. 1: We should never take credit for our blessings or successes. All praise should go to the Lord. If we have received any good, it is because of God’s mercy and his faithfulness to his promises. Our prayers and praises should always focus on God’s glory, not our own. This is like saying, Not unto us, O Lord, but to your name give glory (Psalm 115:1; Deuteronomy 8:17 ^a; Deuteronomy 9:4; John 12:27-28 ^b).