idolatry
2 episodes tagged "idolatry".
Why You’re Obsessed (It’s Not Love)
Limerence isn't just "love"—it’s the ultimate painkiller. 🚩 If you are focusing 100% of your energy on them, it’s usually a distraction so you don't have to look at you. It’s a way to avoid your own trauma, your career, and your relationship with God. In this video, I break down why the Bible calls this "idolatry" (Romans 1:25). We look at the story of Leah and Jacob to show what happens when you ask a flawed human being to do the job of God. Humans make terrible gods—they crumble, leave, and disappoint. Stop looking for a Savior in a partner. 👇 Discussion: Have you ever realized your obsession was actually a distraction from your own pain? Let me know in the comments.
Limerence Explained The Crush Turned Mental Illness
Today I’m breaking down limerence—when a crush turns into an obsession. Dr. Dorothy Tennov coined the term, and I see it all the time in recovery: people get sober from substances and then get high on another person. In this Short, I explain the neurochemistry (why rejection fuels obsession), the fantasy bond (why you fall for potential, not reality), and the Biblical danger of idolatry—turning a person into your god. Here’s the hard science: limerence looks a lot like OCD and addiction. Serotonin drops, anxiety spikes, and you start chasing a “fix”—the limerent object (LO)—projecting perfection onto a human being. If you’re stuck in this loop, it’s time to understand the mechanics and detox the attachment. If this resonates, like, comment, and subscribe for straight talk on psychology, recovery, and faith—no fluff. —Michael, Sober Psychology