make no image of God or a god
2007-02-13 05:15:53 · 13 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
BIG NO,NO! It's called "Idolatry".Although there are SOME religions who practice this and don't consider it so.
2007-02-13 05:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Willy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rather than be literal about everything, I think the underlying meaning of this part of the verse is not to make an image with the intention of worshipping it or claiming it accurately portrays God or Jesus, etc. Just because someone says, "What's up?" doesn't mean you should look up and advise your friend what you see.
2007-02-13 05:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lowa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? If it helps you to "relate" to Him better, by all means. The "make no image" if I remember correctly is in reference to making "God" or a "god" ... which, again, if memory serves correctly, was in the Old Testament ... not the New Testament.
2007-02-13 05:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by neilmood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can not have images of false gods. JESUS is not a false god he is one part of the only GOD. the holy Trinity (father son and holy ghost) all the same being.
2007-02-13 05:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by nbatch2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should not celebrate jesus' death at the cross, but instead you should celebrate that he is alive and he lives.
to have a testimony that he lives is something that is wonderful.
So in response to your question, if it is true and positive, and is made of gratitude then an image can be made.
I am a member of the lds church. It is not a social club, it is the truth.
"Wherever truth lies, mortal weaknesses hides"
my gift to you!!
smiles, =)
2007-02-13 05:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by erick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But, jesus isn't a god. I know him. He's a line cook at one of the restaurants here in town. So is his brother carlos. So, yes, draw a picture, snap a photo, paint a portrait. I am sure he would be flattered.
Long Live Jambi
2007-02-13 05:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can make one, like paint a picture or do a sculpture, or something. You just shouldn't worship that image.
2007-02-13 05:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and make an image of jesus the guy was crazy
2007-02-13 05:18:29 · answer #8 · answered by alsimpson1234 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, since Christ was incarnate as a man, then it is ok to make an image of Him.
2007-02-13 05:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by rome1453 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old testament law that should now be used to learn from but not every thing needs to be followed. the ten commandments should be learned and lived by but Jesus said of all of these (commandments and laws) most of all love one another.
the text you are referring to deals with the making and worshiping of idols.
2007-02-13 05:23:59 · answer #10 · answered by missy w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it says make no graven images. No statues, but you can paint anything you want.
2007-02-13 05:19:47 · answer #11 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋