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Empty Altars: When God Withdraws His Presence - Illustration on divine judgment | IllustrateTheWord

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Empty Altars: When God Withdraws His Presence

By Joseph S. ExellSource: archive.org195 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

Exell identifies a devastating spiritual reality: the helplessness of idols abandoned by their worshippers.

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Topics & Themes

divine judgment the consequences of delayed repentance idolatry versus true faith God's withdrawal of grace

Scripture References

Isaiah 15:2

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