Quote★★★★
Joseph Fort Newton in a commentary on modern times wrote: “When a man loses faith in God, he worships humanity; when faith in humanity fails, he worships science, as so many are trying to do today. When faith in science fails, man worships himself, and at the altar of his own idolatry he receives a benediction of vanity. Hence the tedious egotism of our day, when unable to get themselves off their hands.”
— SELF
Also attributed to: Rev. Joseph Fort Newton, D.D., Joseph Fort Newton
The point
Joseph Fort Newton traces the downward progression of misplaced worship: when faith in God fails, humanity is exalted; then science; ultimately self-worship leads to vanity. It is a sober warning about the idols that replace God.
Scripture
Romans 1:25Exodus 20:3Isaiah 44:9-20Psalm 115:4-8
Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Sobering · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 49 words