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1 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 140716 | ||
Noveta, In the verse you give, God provides several distinct and separate commands. That we shall not make an idol is one command; that we are not to worship them is another. Thus the use of the object in worship is not necessary for it to be sin. Regardless whether we actually pray to the object, the object is not condoned by God. One reference states: While we may not make or bow down to a statue, we must be constantly on guard that we let nothing come between us and God (i.e. disregard for His commands—my emphasis!). As soon as anything does, that thing is an idol. In addition to material objects such as houses, land, and cars, idols can be people, popular heroes, or those whom we love. Objects of worship can even include things like fame, reputation, hobbies, pride, and deeds done in the name of the Lord. Idolatry is a dangerous and deceitful sin. No wonder prophets preached against it so often and so strongly.” (from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) (Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) NT Scripture is clear that God still prohibits the manufacture and use of any manmade item possessing, even simply, a spiritual meaning (Acts 17:29; 19:24-25; 1Jo5:21). Statues or images of Jesus, Mary or angels are clearly not desired by God (Deu 4:15-16; LK 11:27-28; Col 2:18-19), but even less obvious idols such as "WWJD" adornments and "Christian" fish are spoken against in scripture by the necessary inference that God does not desire His people to use symbols of any kind to proclaim their righteousness (MT6:1). We need only to remember Jesus' rebuke of the scribes and Pharisees. (MK12:38-40; MT23:1-7) Can a person seer their conscience to convince themselves that a religious image is “OK”? Of course, that is true, however, it does not change how God views the situation. Best regards, AO |
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2 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | flinkywood | 140788 | ||
You say it's forbidden to carry a Crucifix; is it also forbidden to imagine one? Colin |
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3 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 140802 | ||
Colin, If I understand you correctly, your question is whether it is a sin to visualize an image of a crucifix within your mind. My first reaction is, "Why would a person want to do this?". If the common method of execution during that time had been the electric chair, would we wish to visualize a chair? I understand that the significance of the cross is the symbol of Christ's death; mankind's only avenue to salvation; but the physical cross, itself, is nothing. Thus visualizing a cross within your mind, while lawful, may be less than profitable. AO |
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4 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | flinkywood | 140831 | ||
AO, I carry images of my children. Is it any different to carry a image of Jesus or to see a movie depicting His Passion? Colin |
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