"Then he uses part of the wood to make a fire. With it he warms himself and bakes his bread. Then--yes, it's true--he takes the rest of it and makes himself a god to worship! He makes an idol and bows down in front of it! (Isaiah 44:15 NLT)"
Man made idols out of good wood, precious stones and metals and with great skill and labour. Then he worshipped his own works. This is the image of the religions of good works and merit. Many good people gave a lot of effort and time and sacrifice for good works and charity. They spared no effort. They went to the poor and lived among them and feed them. They did wonderful works with the hope of saving themselves. They believed that the works would be acceptable because much sacrifice, love and effort had gone into it.
Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs. But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval."
They replied, "We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?"
Jesus told them, "This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent."
John 6:26-29 NLT
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