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NASB | 2 Kings 18:4 He removed the high places and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the Asherah. He also broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the sons of Israel burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Kings 18:4 He removed the high places [of pagan worship], broke down the images (memorial stones) and cut down the Asherim. He also crushed to pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the Israelites had burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan [a bronze sculpture]. [Num 21:8] |
Bible Question: Is it proper for believers to fall, touch, and pray in front of a wooden cross during worship service? |
Bible Answer: Interesting question! The reason it is a hard question to answer is because it is directed outward. You ask "Is it proper for believers to ..." It would be better to ask, "Is it proper for me to fall, touch and pray in front of a wooden cross during worship?" That question cuts all the potential for judging others out of the answer. (See: Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 6:37). Answering the question only for myself ... I would find the practice distracting. By focusing on the cross, I think that my attention would be shifted away from God. In my opinion, the real lesson to be learned has nothing to do with worship, but with judging others. Just do your own thing, and strive not to judge your friends. If your friends treat you badly because of the way you worship consider Romans 14:14-16. |