Politics has become for many an idol in our culture. There are several guaranteed ways to exhume the idols of our hearts, but one must ask what disproportionately triggers your emotions. If something brings you more euphoria than Jesus, it’s probably an idol. If something depletes you of your joy, it’s probably an idol. When I find myself being more devastated over the victory of Donald Trump than the sin in my own heart, I’ve just placed my finger on the pulse of my idol. And if my political party wins and I express more elation and happiness over this than over the victory won by Jesus
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