Psalms 115:7
“They have hands, but they don’t feel. They have feet, but they don’t walk, neither do they speak through their throat.”
What does Psalms 115:7 mean?
The psalmist is describing idols—objects made of metal or stone that people have carved to worship. No matter how skillfully crafted or beautifully decorated these idols might be, they're fundamentally powerless: they can't touch anyone's life, move toward anyone's need, or speak a word of comfort or guidance. This passage invites us to notice the contrast between what idols appear to be and what they actually are. The irony cuts deep—people pour effort and hope into these silent, immobile objects when they could turn instead to a God who is actively present, responsive, and genuinely alive. Whether you're thinking literally about physical idols or metaphorically about the things we're tempted to trust in (money, status, control), the message remains: only a living God can truly help us.