Jeremiah 10
In this message, Jeremiah makes a comparison between the Lord and the idols that Judah has turned towards.  It is forthright and powerful.  Hear what God thinks of man's idolatry:

It causes the nations to be terrified.v2
It is all a "delusion". v3
The idols are made from by cutting wood from a forest.
Gold or silver is used for decoration.v4
Hammer and nails fasten it together so it won't fall over.
They cannot speak.v5
They cannot walk.
They cannot do any harm or any good.
It is stupid and foolish to turn to this item of wood. v8
No matter how skilled the craftsman, it is still useless.v9
They will perish. v11
It is stupid. v14
It is shameful.
It is deceitful.
It is worthless. v15

And worst of all, because of idolatry the nation will be scattered and Jacob will be "devoured and consumed". v25

But, here is the Truth about the Lord:

v6 "There is none like Thee, O Lord; Thou art great and great is Thy name in might." 
v7  The nations should fear "Thee, O King of the nations. Indeed it is Thy due....There is none like Thee." 
v 10 " But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth quakes, and the nations cannot endure His indignation."
v12 "It is He who made the earth by His power, Who established the world by His wisdom ; and by His understanding He has stretched out the heavens."
v13 Rain, clouds, lightning, and wind are under His control.
v16  He is the " Maker of all .. the Lord of hosts is His name."

Jeremiah's heart is so touched by these words that he begins to pray, " I know, O Lord, that a man's way is not in himself; nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. Correct me, O Lord, but with justice; not with Thine anger lest Thou bring me to nothing." 

The older I get, the more I understand that my "way is not in" myself.  When we are young we like to think that we can make our 5 year plans, set some goals, and raise ourselves to higher levels... but we do not control what tomorrow brings.  Proverbs 16:9 states it clearly, " The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps."  And Proverbs 20:24 says, " Man's steps are ordained by the Lord, How can man understand his way?"  Not only do we lack control over our futures.. we can't even understand  (discern, consider, perceive, have intelligence..) our "way" - our course of life, our mode of action, our journey through life, our customs, or our paths!  That's what the Word of the Lord says!

But, O how we praise our King, the True, Living, and Everlasting Lord of hosts... Who directs our steps.. Who does understand our deepest needs and our greatest purpose!  The Maker of heaven and earth, Who reigns in power, wisdom, and understanding.. ordains our ways.  He knows what tomorrow holds and He walks with us in the way we should go....( if we look to Him.) So thankful that He corrects us with justice.. and with mercy.  I want no other god, nor no other king.  I want no idol.. no stupid worldly delusion.  I will serve the Living Savior and Him alone.

Father in Heaven, You are great and Your Name is hallowed. Your name is Mighty!  There is none like Thee.  May we recognize the foolish things of this world for what they really are.. wood and stone.. and emptiness.  May we walk according to Your Word by the power of Your Spirit.  May we do everything.. to the glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Amen.