Deut.4:25,26
1Cor.10:14,20
Rev. 21:8
Ps.115:4-8
2006-06-07 17:23:05 · 9 answers · asked by pocomaxsandy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
please read the scriptures
2006-06-07 17:39:10 · update #1
If one is serious in worshipping the one true God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, then even images in worship is wrong.
I'm surprised to see someone actually looking into these thing. Keep it up!
2006-06-07 19:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by Reuben Shlomo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big problem with the usage of images as aids for worship is that there is a fine line between using it as an aid, and worshipping it as an idol. Consider the brazen serpent in the wilderness. It was initially used as an aid in the prevention of dying from the bite of the fiery asps. But later, the children of Israel burned incense before it (ref. 2 Kings 18:4). Today I see candles and incense being burned before these "statuary aids". Now what will happen if one of these statues in some way bleed? Do they say, "Oh dear, moisture has rusted the internal steel reinforcement and stained our statue." Or do they call it a miracle and burn incense to it? Today we see many Catholics flocking to places of miracles or "divine manifestations" whether it be a wall stain of the blessed virgin, or a burned cheese sandwich sold on eBay. That fine line has been crossed too many times. It starts innocently enough, but it opens the door for great error.
Here is my take on images, icons, jewelry and the like. When a father/husband has gone to war, we carry and display reminders such as bracelets and photographs. We use these things aids to remember them. However, it produces a longing, because you cannot touch, hug, or lovingly converse with them, for they are away. When they are home, there is really no such need for such aids, because he is in the back playing and laughing with the kids. If you need a hug or a word, just call.
The NEED for images and icons only proves that the Father is not home. Alive? Yes. But absent in a personal way. Faith without the need for crosses, jewelry, beads, icons, pictures, or statues proves that the Father is home and interacting in a real and personal way with their beloved.
2006-06-08 00:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God's presence is never confined to an image. Images don't go to heaven. I would not pray to a cross. I love crosses. It reminds me what Jesus did for me. Too many images are poor representations.
If one would bow to an image & worship it, God is a jealous God & the iniquities are passed onto the 3rd & 4th generations that hate God. (God said this is hating Him.) But if you don't bow down & worship it & Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, mind soul & strength, the blessings go on to the 1000s generations that Love Him.
2006-06-08 00:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all these images r just reflexion of ur mind,discover it wether these r being transmitted br ur heart,if its so,then go ahead bliss is waiting for u,but be sure first,since the present moments r reflection of ur future.
2006-06-08 00:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are we worshipping the images or are they a focus of our adoration and prayers?
2006-06-08 00:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
images could be seen as idols so beware.
Good Luck and God Bless!!
2006-06-08 00:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by msqtech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it could help in the brainwashing process.
2006-06-08 00:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idols are sin.
2006-06-08 00:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
huh???? ON OUR FUTURE????
2006-06-08 00:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Joey's Back 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋