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NASB | Exodus 23:24 "You shall not worship their gods, nor serve them, nor do according to their deeds; but you shall utterly overthrow them and break their sacred pillars in pieces. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 23:24 "You shall not bow down to worship their gods, nor serve them, nor do [anything] in accordance with their practices. You shall completely overthrow them and break down their [sacred] pillars and images [of pagan worship]. |
Bible Question: Is it sinful for Christian to visit temples of other religion whilst on a conducted tour? |
Bible Answer: Is it sinful? Probably not! Is it a good idea? No! I kind of look at this as a reverse of 2 John 1:10-11 (NASB) 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting; 11 for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds. Also being a Pentecostal I believe in spiritual realities. As such I believe there are spiritual beings that inhabit such places looking for an opportunity. I figure why make it easy for them. As Paul said all things are legal for me but not all things are a good idea. There are thousands of beautiful Christian churches and shrines that we can visit why do we need to see how pagan worship? I do agree that as we see pagan temples we should pray for those that practice their deception there. Lastly I'm told Vegas is beautiful with many sights to see. I ask myself is that what I want to see? A place that was built by losers, where every sin is available to be partaken in? We are told to Psalm 119:37 (NKJV) 37 Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. |
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