Isaiah 43-46

In 44 verses 9-20 Isaiah describes the foolishness of those who worship idols. they take a tree and cut it down. Part of the tree is used for firewood. Fuel to warm the house, heat the water, and cook their food. From the same tree which is a servant to this man's needs they fashion an image and pledge submission. The servant of the man is also the master over the man; how foolish. In modern terms the same through could be expressed like this:
A man brings home a paycheck. Part of his pay is his servant; used to pay the electric bill, part to pay for his shelter, and part to buy his food. The same paycheck he also credits to making him the man that he has become. He buys those things which elevates his social staus among his friends; fancy house, vacation trips, luxury cars, elegent dining, and distinguished clothes.  The servant of the man is also the master over the man; how foolish.
It took me almost 20 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart