In the Old Testament times the heathen worshipped idols and often the Jews were led astray into doing this too. In New Testament times the Ephesians worshipped Diana. The human heart wants something they can see to run after. In the West where there has been much Evangelicalism, still the old tendency comes through. The preacher who should be pointing to the Unseen God gets in the way and becomes the focus of the people's attention. They can be treated in much the same way as the Pop Idol. Man's heart is made to worship and if it refuses to worship the King of kings it will become the slave of someone with feet of clay. Whether that adoration is of a footballer, a musician or a princess, it is misplaced and will lead to disappointment. By all means appreciate the interesting people around you but don't let that appreciation grow into worship. Worship is for God alone.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
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