Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0908A recorded on July 8, 1984 teaching from Jeremiah 10:1-16 – Like a Scarecrow in a Cucumber Field, Their Idols Cannot Speak – Saying Goodbye to Idols.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the biblical passage Jeremiah 10:1-16 as he explains that idols are “worthless” because they are inanimate objects incapable of speaking or acting on their own. He uses the analogy of a scarecrow in a melon patch, which serves as a visual representation of the idol’s inability to truly protect or help. Pastor Stevens then extends this concept to modern life, identifying potential idols like success, education, and religion. Stevens’ central theme is that true faith requires abandoning these idols and embracing a personal relationship with God, who alone can provide the spiritual sustenance and guidance that we seek. He emphasizes that God is “ever with us” and offers a path to escape the pitfalls of idolatry through prayer and a commitment to a deeper connection with Jesus Christ.