When the Israelites complained about the manna God provided, He "sent serpents .... they bit the people and many died." (Numbers 21:6). When they repented, God told Moses to make a bronze serpent, mount it on a pole and whoever looked at it would be healed. For centuries, they preserved, protected and dragging it whever they went until they ended up worshipping it. Something that had once been a blessing became an idol. Think it can't happen? Your church, your children, your spouse, your family, your job and your car can become an idol - there's nothing wrong with these blessings. It is only wrong when they begin to take God's place. Take heed. Guard against idols in your life!