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Why is trusting in our free will considered idolatry?

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Trusting in our free will is considered idolatry because it attributes power to human decision-making rather than acknowledging God's sovereignty in salvation.

The sermon highlights that faith placed in one’s free will substitutes the true God with an idol, as it elevates human ability over divine sovereignty. In Reformed theology, true faith acknowledges that salvation is entirely the work of God. By believing that we must choose God of our own volition, we effectively worship our own capability rather than relying solely on God's grace and intervention, which is paramount for true salvation.
Scripture References: Isaiah 41:21-24, Ephesians 2:1-10

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