"Apostatize"

"Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel." (Psalms 78:41) Yes, it's more that just attitude, because attitude also comes from the heart. It's more about want, as in what do we want more, the world or God. When you look at this word "limited," it can mean so many things to so many people. Some might think things are the subject, like, I am going to be giving up things by following God. While others might prefer to use relationships, as in, my family and friends are going to not want to associate with me, if I commit to following Jesus. But these are really not what this word means, because those things are not really important to someone that is serious about the Lord. No, it's more about limiting God on a personal matter, as in setting limits to how far we might go in our relationship with God. So, in a sense, many of those other things could be a factor, although underlying in nature; they can prevent us from fully giving our lives over to the Lord, without even realizing it is happening. If you think about it, there are some things we do not participate in, only because we think it will change us; but isn't good for us to be changed? I think of being filled with the Holy Spirit as being one of those; like who doesn't want to be filled with the Spirit? Oh, you had that already, so now your good? No, it's more than that, it's about wanting all that you can get, and then some! It's like saying, "Lord, I still have this thing going on in my life, and I need you to fix it!" And if you don't see what needs fixing, you say, "Lord, show me what I need to give up next, that I might be wholly devoted to You!" I get that we like certain things to remain the way that they are; believe me, I am really quite aware of how that works. But holding on to certain things is like holding onto idols, and idols are things that get between us and God. Those things that get between us and God limit our relationship with God! Not that we can limit God on any level, because God always stays the same; but how we make ourselves to be with God, that's a totally different matter. It is always our move! God always remains the same, we are the ones that need to draw closer to Him. Oh, and by the way, this word "limited" is only here, right here in this verse. There are other words that are similar, but the word 'tavah' is only right here, and it gives meanings such as, to cause pain, to wound, or to trouble. How about 'muddy the waters' as a good example? I mean, since we are being honest about it, it only makes sense to say it like it is. You can't have light and darkness dwelling together, so why would we think it would work any other way...
"Don't store up treasure here on earth, where moths eat them up and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is! No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Matthew 6:19-24) NLT