Idols

Spent time this past two days reading through James and then had to branch to 1 John since God was bringing the subject of idols in our/my life to my attention.

1 John 5:20-21

First, you need to identify the idols in your life.
The Holy Spirit will show you the idols of your life, if you allow hm to.
Problem is, these idols are the very things we allow in our lives!
To seek your idols is to point your fingers back at yourself - expect to not be happy.
1.  What have you put in God's place in your life?
2.  What controls your life?
3.  What brings meaning to your life?

In all likelihood, you just discovered your problem.

Repent and put things right!
Regain the perspective that God comes first, all else after that.
Confess to God having allowed these items to separate you from him.
Correct the situation and place less emphasis on those items.
Make right with others, like you family you have ignored.
Restore Jesus to the throne of your life.

Keeping Jesus first in all things.
Perspective on Him and not things/stuff/non important situations.
This is not a monastic form of life you should be following,
Be involved in your community and those around you!