Chuck Smith emphasizes that every person has an inherent capacity for God and is bound to an authority, which often leads to idolatry. He identifies three primary forms of idolatry in the Old Testament: the worship of Baal (nature and intellect), Molech (emotional deification), and Mammon (the pursuit of wealth). Smith argues that humans create gods in their own image, resulting in a diminished understanding of the divine and a lowering of their own potential. Ultimately, he asserts that while man makes gods that are less than himself, God creates man to be more like Him, challenging listeners to reflect on who or what they truly worship.

Andrew Murray explores the profound question posed by Jesus, 'Whose is this image?' to illustrate humanity's divine origin and purpose. He emphasizes that man, created in God's image, is meant to represent God on earth, exercising dominion and maintaining a relationship through prayer. Despite the degradation caused by sin, redemption through Christ restores this original calling, allowing believers to reclaim their role as God's representatives. Murray urges the Church to recognize its high calling and the power of prayer in shaping the destinies of the world. He concludes with a plea for believers to embrace their royal priesthood and actively engage in prayer to fulfill God's purposes.