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To Worship False Gods is to Cheat Yourself of the Real

September 29, 2023
To Worship False Gods is to Cheat Yourself of the Real
The worship of idols like money, youth, prestige, power, or physical attractiveness is the main obstacle to union with the One God Who is Real. One must be willing to grow out of such earthbound attitudes to connect with your authentic Self.

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