Subject: What is considered an Idol |
Bible Note: 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 |