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1 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | Noveta | 140568 | ||
This scripture says clearly In Exodus 20:3-5, God gives Israel this command: "You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God." How do you justify wearing a cross? It clearly says do not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the either beneath or in the waers below. If I wear a cross I know in my heart I am not wearing it as an idol. And the is the point I try to make, even though this is a symbol that is in the form of something in heaven, I am not idolizing it. Meaning I am not placing it before God. However, I have to continuously explain myself to people who don't understand, which is okay. I just want to make sure I am correct. To me it is a symbol that reminds me what Christ has done for me. But some people feel I am going against God's commandment and it causes confusion. To me it welcomes communication and my chance to explain God's grace and his plan for our salvation. Is that any other scripture that says people have created heavenly symbols and it was okay with GOD. |
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2 | 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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3 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | Morant61 | 140718 | ||
Greetings AO! I simply cannot agree with your conclusion my friend! You wrote: "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)" However, not one of these verses says anything about jewlery or symbols. They only speak of IDOLS. A "WWJD" braclet is not an idol. No one is worshipping it as a god. It is simply a decoration. Nor, does anyone worship a 'Christian fish' symbol. An idol, in Scripture, is a very specific thing. It is an image made by man and then WORSHIPPED as a god. An idol doesn't simply 'represent' a god. It is considered a god. Thus, Scripture is quite clear that we are not to have idols. However, Scripture does not forbid the wearing of a cross. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | What is considered an Idol | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 140728 | ||
Tim, Your assertions do not simply square with reality. Simply argueing that God will consider the display of "WWJD" braclets and "Christian fish" as something different than "deeds to be noticed by men" (MT 23:5) is, at best, wishful thinking. AO |
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5 | Scriptural support? | Bible general Archive 2 | Morant61 | 140731 | ||
Greetings AO! First of all, which of the Scriptures that you cited mention anything other than idols? Secondly, Mt. 23:5 has to do with things done for the wrong reasons, not with jewlery. Using this line of arguement, one would have to argue that it is wrong to sit at a table! :-) So, where does Scripture say that someone cannot wear any kind of jewlery? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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6 | Scriptural support? | Bible general Archive 2 | kw5kw | 140740 | ||
A symbol that shows your belief in God and Jesus, I feel, is ok. You are not worshiping the symbol. The symbol, wither it a cross or a fish, is just allowing others to assertain that you are indeed a Christian, and that you beleive strongly enough that you want others to know. After all, all Christian demoninations have been using the cross as a symbol for 2000 years now. Statues, however, should be advoided at all costs. Acts 17:16 - 34. I'm still unsure about pictures (of God or Jesus) in the home, ok to look at in museums I guess. Movies such as 'the 10 Commandments', ok to watch, not to worship the movie. Art (pictues and movies) can be a wonderful teaching tool if used correctly. My humble opinion, for what it's worth. Russ |
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7 | Scriptural support? | Bible general Archive 2 | Morant61 | 140807 | ||
Greetings Russ! Thanks for the comments my friend! Let me ask you something! Is there a difference between an idol and a statue? Can something be a statue without being an idol? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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8 | Scriptural support? | Bible general Archive 2 | kw5kw | 140813 | ||
Brother Tim, Of course, statues are all over. Idols are objects of worship. You can have a statue of Jesus, if you don't worship the statue then it's ok. But, once you start worshiping the statue, it becomes an idol. You worship Jesus our Lord the Christ, not the statue of Jesus. It can't do anything for you. Russ |
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9 | Scriptural support? | Bible general Archive 2 | Morant61 | 140828 | ||
Greetings Russ! Thanks for the clarification my friend! I wasn't sure from your previous post if you were making a distinction between the two or not! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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