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  ALTERING GOD'S IMAGE
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Tozer argues that superstition arises from an inaccurate
understanding of God's character, leading to fears and practices that
are not grounded in reality.

Topics: "Understanding God's Character", "Overcoming Superstition"
Scripture References: Psalm 119:160, Isaiah 55:8-9, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, James 1:17

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A.W. Tozer addresses the dangers of altering God's image, emphasizing
that misconceptions about God's character lead to superstition and fear.
He argues that viewing God as whimsical and unpredictable fosters
irrational beliefs and practices, such as fears surrounding black cats
and omens. Tozer highlights that these superstitions stem from a
distorted understanding of God, who is not a playful trickster but a
sovereign being. The sermon calls for a deeper knowledge of God's true
nature to combat these unfounded fears and superstitions.

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. . . at the root of all superstition is an inaccurate and unworthy
conception of the character of God. To be more explicit, men believe God
to be whimsical, and consequently expect Him to be impulsive and
unpredictable in His dealings with mankind. Out of this notion comes a
score of superstitious fancies that have gotten themselves accepted
through the years. Various fears originate here.

Fear of black cats, omens, signs and magic numbers results from the
ignoble idea that God is a kind of playful Puck who delights in
practical jokes and Halloween tricks.

The only defense against this is to know some word or sign that will
protect the victim from the celestial prankster, hence the thousand and
one marriage customs, funeral usages, and practices touching birth,
death, travel, food, clothing, sleep, planting, harvesting, illness and
almost every other phase of our life on earth.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/altering-gods-image/
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