In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 135 - Your Name, O Lord, Endures Forever
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Nov 7, 2025 Explore the profound nature of praising the Lord and how it stands in stark contrast to idolatry. Discover the intriguing idea that expecting gifts to give us meaning ultimately dehumanizes us. Delve into how following Christ can restore our true humanity, encouraging qualities like gentleness and love. The discussion offers a compelling look at the importance of pointing our praise towards the Creator rather than created things.
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Psalm's Recital Of God's Mighty Acts
- The psalm recounts God's mighty acts: cloud control, plagues in Egypt, and giving Canaan to Israel.
- These historical deeds ground the psalmist's call to praise and affirm God's enduring name and vindication of his people.
Praise As Antidote To Idolatry
- Praise is positioned against idolatry in Psalm 135, calling believers to worship the true giver rather than gifts.
- Dane Ortlund explains that looking to gifts as ultimate sources of joy displaces God and leads to disappointment and dehumanization.
Idolatry Dehumanizes Us
- Idolatry reshapes the worshiper to resemble the thing they trust, producing emptiness instead of human flourishing.
- Dane Ortlund argues that trusting created things gradually makes us take on their worst characteristics.