Bible Question:
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. |
Bible Answer: Noveta Hi! Worldly people and sometimes Gods people will call the things of God into question. To the unsaved the cross means nothing,But to those who are being saved as Paul states in 1Cor 1:17,18 it is the power of God. The cross is a constant reminder to what Jesus did for us. Idolitry is anything that takes first place ahead of God. God wants first place in our lives. Mtt6:33 Deut 6:5 God wants all of us not just part of us. 1Jn3:21 Says that if our heart doesnt condemn us we have confidence before God. So if you can have a clear conscience dont fret what people will tell you just keep your focus on God and his Word and pray lots. In the end it's what God says that carries the weight. Read Romans chapter 14. Paul adresses matters of the conscience and things that we could call disputable. Read that I think it will help put your heart at ease. Your Brother in Christ lionheart |