Romans 1:21-25: "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."
Why do people create a feel-good God for themselves? Well, it's because they want their selfish desires. Yes, there are people who claim to be saved, loving the Lord, and go to church, yet say that they have their own beliefs. They'll think that God is wrong because He doesn't match up to their beliefs and livestyles, especially concerning homosexuality, abortion, and qualifications for entering heaven. Also, they'll think that God Almighty is taking away their happiness because He's putting boundaries on lifestyle and enjoyment of life. The issue is that people are finding happiness in the wrong places.
It's very sad that there are those who be in church who claim to be Christians, but are selfish hedonists. That's the reason why they are creating a feel-good and politically correct God. The excuse for not following God's word is that this is not the biblical times and the bible is so-called "played out". Just because the bible has "Amen" on the end of Revelation doesn't mean it's played out. The Bible doesn't change. That's why folks get upset about the Bible denouncing the chasing after strange flesh. So sad that preachers on the pulpit preach feel-good sermons, especially on thinking positive thoughts, to prevent offenses and increase church membership. also, there are those who practice Cafeteria Christianity because they don't like certain scriptures telling them how to live. Cafeteria Christianity is not true Christianity. Either Jesus Christ is the Lord of All or he's not the Lord at all. You can't pick and choose which scriptures to discard and which scriptures to follow.
To create a feel-good and politically correct god for yourself is idolatry. Exodus 20:5 states that the Lord our God is a Jealous God, which means that it is an insult to God to put anything above Him. What the Lord meant when he said that he's a Jealous God is that He can give you and do anything that nobody and nothing can do and give. That's why it's time for you to stop finding love, purpose, healing, satisfaction, and happiness in the wrong places. Remember that drugs, booze, sex, Joker Joe, Silly Suzie, food, porno, and other things can't satisfy you for the long term. They lead to destruction of your soul. Don't let the enjoyment of your life write the checks that your soul cannot cash.
To those who would reject the bible as the living word of God and create a feel-good God to fulfill your selfish needs, you can't be a Christian and a selfish hedonist at the same time. Living in sin does not give you freedom and excitement that lasts forever. It puts you into slavery. To find true freedom, you have to be a Christian Hedonist, meaning that you find true and lasting pleasure in worshipping God and walking in His will. If you seek after righteousness, you shall be full. So, to you who claim to be Christians, yet practice selfish hedonism, cut it out, repent, and ask Jesus to free you from bondage and forgive you of your sins.
I hope this message is a blessing to you. If you enjoy this, give me an amen.
By the way, let's tune up the song "I know the Bible is Right and Somebody's Wrong!!".