can one make the Christian god his first priority but still worship Zeus as a secondary one? Is that okay as long as he has no graven image of Zeus?
2007-06-08 19:00:59 · 20 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As long as it doesn't involve a shrine and/or a bottle of mustard. (Sorry) NO.
2007-06-08 19:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by KJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because other religions or beliefs would be in conflict with Gods ways and laws. The Lord Jesus said, "no man can serve two masters, he will either hate one and love the other. It not just the graven image issue, but all things even secondary things must point to the fact that Jesus is the Son of God. Other ideas and beliefs can contaminate and pollute the truth about Jesus Christ making the understanding of the gospel useless. There was a issue like this in the Old Testament where the people were trying to serve the Lord and Molech and idol god. And the Lord sent prophets to tell the people He was the only God they could serve. In the following of Molech, people sacrificed their children in the fire.
2007-06-09 02:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by super saiyan 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What, is the Almighty Lord not enough for you?
I'm just kidding.
I find it to be backwards, seeing as how the Abrahamic God declares himself as the one true god, and he looks down on idol worship.
Worshiping any Pagan Greek deity, be it Zeus, Apollo, Dionysus or whatever is going to take on a form of idol worship. *shrug* According to that commandment, this is sinful.
And even if you made Zeus your "first priority" and God your "second priority," God himself would really just lose his luster and you'd more than likely notice you get a bigger kick out of worshipping Zeus. I suppose the reason for this is that a deity of a pantheon, such as Zeus, actually does take on a form, has a developed personality, etc. etc. God really has no image, he's far beyond our means of relating to him. He's very impersonal, and paradoxically, quite vengeful. But yeah, if you made Zeus your "first priority," you'd get your socks knocked off, especially if you're female. I wouldn't be surprised that if you gave Zeus your unwavering devotion, you would be most blessed, haha.
Then again, I don't know for sure. He's not my Patron.
But yeah, all in all, if you're thinking about mixing Christianity and Pagan belief, forget it. They aren't compatible.
2007-06-09 02:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by demon_stiletto_777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you worship the One True God, Zeus ain't going to hold a candle to Him. And for that matter why stay under the law when you can stay under grace ( unmerited favor and enablement ) through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. He's your answer to everything.
2007-06-09 02:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by graphitegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! Jesus Christ should not only be first, but second and third and fourth and . . . You understand what I'm saying. He is all! He is God the Son! He is the Savior! He is the Lamb that was slain! He is the one that rose from the dead! He is One that makes it possible for us to communicate with God the Father! He is the only Way! He is the only Truth! He is the only Light! Blessed be His name!
2007-06-09 02:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by soundofsilence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know what God says, get yourself a New Living translation of the Holy Bible that is written in plain modern English and find out for yourself. Then you won't have to ask anyone else you can take God's word for it.
2007-06-09 02:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet Suzy 777! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can only get salvation through Jesus Christ, who is alive. Zeus isn't real and nobody should worship Zeus
2007-06-09 02:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, God said there were no other Gods before him and neither shall there be after him.
In this commandment 'Before me' means in his presence, God is present everywhere at all times.
2007-06-09 02:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No other gods means no other gods. Whether on your neck or in your heart. May God Bless U.
2007-06-09 02:07:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The One and only God. No other gods. Your choice, your destiny with that choice. God bless
2007-06-09 02:05:25 · answer #10 · answered by connie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. God is the only true God...he is the only one that should be worshiped.
2007-06-09 02:13:39 · answer #11 · answered by ✞ Ephesians 2:8 ✞ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋