Are You Worshipping The Golden Calf?
Sep 24, 2024Is there a hidden message at the heart of Wall Street? Is there something wrong with the way America makes money?
The Charging Bull stands bold in the heart of Wall Street, embodying power and prosperity. It’s a famous sight, but we must ask: is there more behind this symbol? Does this bronze bull represent something deeper, perhaps a warning about the dangers of idolatry?
Consider this: think back to the Golden Calf in Exodus 32. The Israelites, frustrated by Moses’ delay on Mount Sinai, demanded a god they could see and touch. So Aaron gathered their gold, and a calf was made. That golden idol, a symbol of misplaced faith and materialism, led to chaos, death, and divine anger. The people forgot their true source of strength and instead indulged in false worship. Moses had to restore order, and 3,000 lives were lost in the process.
Now, take a look at that bronze bull near Wall Street—nearly 3,000 people died during the 9/11 attacks just a mile away. Both the golden calf and the Charging Bull had a coincidental tragedy with the same idol and approximately same number of death? It could just be a coincidence or it also can be reminder of the same lesson: the dangers of worshiping what we create rather than the Creator.
Materialism has become a god in today’s world. We chase wealth, power, and success, often at the cost of our integrity, our communities, and our souls. Wall Street’s Charging Bull is no innocent statue—it reflects a culture obsessed with the almighty dollar, where profit reigns over principles. Just like the Israelites turned to a calf for comfort, we turn to money for security. But as history shows, false idols lead to ruin.
The story is as old as time: impatience leads us to idols, and idols lead us to destruction. But in the midst of it all, Jesus offers a different way. He came to free us from this endless chase, from the false promises of material wealth. His message is one of abundance, but not the kind Wall Street promises. It’s an abundance rooted in grace, transformation, and love.
Is it really a coincidence?
Life is sometimes stranger than fiction. So, is the Charging Bull just a piece of art, or is it a symbol of the deeper sickness in our world today? We don’t have to live by the rules of this broken economy. We can choose God’s economy, where love, justice, and community take priority over money. The question is, are we ready to turn away from our symbolic golden calves?
The truth is, I don't know the answer, but what I do know is that Jesus came to give us life more abundantly, and he corrects the failure of the Israelites in Exodus 32, establishing a new covenant based on grace and faith. Under the teachings of Jesus, we have a new promise of internal transformation through the Holy Spirit.
This promise is a reminder that we don't have to live according to the lawlessness of the world economy; we can worship in spirit and in truth. We have access to God's economy today, and we can live according to His plan.
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