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1 | what is the answer? | Ezek 20:1 | serenaj92 | 51747 | ||
What is an idol? An Idol is 1 : a representation or symbol of an object of worship; broadly : a false god 2 a : a likeness of something b obsolete : PRETENDER, IMPOSTOR 3 : a form or appearance visible but without substance 4 : an object of extreme devotion ; also : IDEAL 2 5 : a false conception : FALLACY What do the scriptures say about idols? Exodus 34:17 "Do not make cast idols. Leviticus 26:1 " 'Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your land to bow down before it. We are not to worship idols. The act of worship is a verb and the definitions are this: 1 : to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power 2 : to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion intransitive senses : to perform or take part in worship or an act of worship synonym see REVERE 1 Samuel 12:21 Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. If you have a picture of Jesus in your house and you are bowing down, or giving that picture powers to bring your house "good luck" or any other power, then that is worship as discribed in the dictionary. Having a picture of a friend is different. The question is for you to ask yourself....Is this picture effecting your household in a manner such as the ones discribed by the bible and dictionary? or is this a mere picture of a friend as any other in my house, a decoration of art, with no religious significance to bring blessings, or luck? |
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2 | when do I spake in tounges | Acts | serenaj92 | 51745 | ||
In Acts 2 verse 4 and 7 it give you the detail of what the "tongues" was. There were many people there at this gathering, many of different languages. The tongues that are spoken of are the native languages of those that were around them. The purpose of this speaking in tongues was to be able to reach people of different languages to preach the good news of God's kingdom. In those days there weren't access to schools in learning new languages, this was God's way of giving the preaching work a jump ahead. So if your native language is english, and you are in a Spanish congregation, the tongues people would hear would be of one or the other, whatever is their native language. This is the only place I have found in the bible where the use of tongues is clearly described, and for what purpose it was used for. Nowadays, the tongues you see, are babbling, and the person speaking it doesn't not recall what was said, having more than one person speaking out of turn, or had no control over his own body which is contradictory of what the bible teaches. 1 Corinthians 14 31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. 32The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets. 33For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Thess. 5:6So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. The Holy Spirit is an understanding of the scriptures, a helper for us. If your heart is willing to practice all that you are learing in your bible study, then God will grant you Holy Spirit. There have been some people that have not been granted Holy Spirit, and those are the ones that only want the understanding for their own personal gain. Example: Simon the sorcerer was not acceptable to God. Acts 8 21You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. 22Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. 23For I see that you are full of bitterness and captive to sin." You are welcome to join and read over the book of acts with us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biblestudyweekly |
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