The Biblical prophets often point out how silly it is to trust in and worship idols. Isaiah 40:19-20 says, “An idol! A craftsman casts it, and a goldsmith overlays it with gold and casts for it silver chains. He who is too impoverished for an offering chooses wood that will not rot; he seeks out a skillful craftsman to set up an idol that will not move.” The picture is quite remarkable—Isaiah describes people who do a lot of work for their gods to exist. They try to choose precious materials that won’t rot. If a god relies upon human activity to ensure it does not rot, it’s not much of a god!
Sadly, many today are just as guilty. Maybe they don’t build gold or silver idols—instead, they just worship the gold and silver. Or they prop up some other thing that ultimately will pass away. But just like statues, our modern idols have no power to save. So, instead, turn to the one true God and serve Him!