Thats what my church that i go to does. (It's Optional)
2007-08-04 16:36:00 · 9 answers · asked by mr.antonio@att.net 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think they believe in the practice of 'anointing'.
ANOINTED, ANOINTING
The Bible often uses the Hebrew sukh and the Greek a·lei´pho for the commonplace greasing, or rubbing on of oil. (Da 10:3; Ru 3:3; Joh 11:2) But for a special anointing with oil, it generally uses the Hebrew word ma·shach´, from which the word ma·shi´ach (Messiah) comes, and the Greek word khri´o, from which comes khri·stos´ (Christ). (Ex 30:30; Le 4:5, ftn; Lu 4:18; Ac 4:26) This distinction is maintained quite consistently both in the Hebrew and in the Greek. Some versions of the Bible do not maintain this fine distinction but translate all such words by the one term “anoint.”
Rubbing or Greasing With Oil. In the lands of the Middle East it was a common practice to rub oil on the body, and among other things, this helped to protect the exposed portions from the intense rays of the sun. The oil also helped to keep the skin supple. Olive oil was generally used, and often perfume was added to it. The customary practice was to apply the oil after bathing. (Ru 3:3; 2Sa 12:20) Esther underwent a course of massage treatment for six months with oil of myrrh and for six months with oil of balsam before being presented to King Ahasuerus. (Es 2:12) Oil was also rubbed on the body in preparing a person for burial.—Mr 14:8; Lu 23:56.
When Jesus sent the 12 apostles out by twos, they greased with oil many whom they healed. The healing of the ailment was due to, not the oil itself, but the miraculous operation of God’s holy spirit. Oil, which did have some healing and refreshing properties, was symbolic of the healing and refreshing experienced.—Mr 6:13; Lu 9:1; compare Lu 10:34.
Greasing the head with oil was a sign of favor. (Ps 23:5) The headmen of Ephraim took favorable action toward the captured Judean soldiers by greasing them and returning them to Jericho, as advised by the prophet Oded. (2Ch 28:15) Jehovah spoke of bringing about a lack of oil for rubbing as a sign of his displeasure. (De 28:40) To refrain from rubbing one’s body with oil was regarded as a sign of mourning. (2Sa 14:2; Da 10:2, 3) To grease the head of a guest with oil was regarded as an act of hospitality and courtesy, as is indicated by Jesus’ words regarding a woman who greased his feet with perfumed oil.—Lu 7:38, 46.
Jesus told his disciples to grease their heads and wash their faces when fasting in order to appear normal, not making a show of sanctimoniousness and self-denial as the hypocritical Jewish religious leaders did to impress others.—Mt 6:16, 17.
James speaks of a spiritual ‘greasing with oil’ in the name of Jehovah for spiritually sick ones as the proper procedure for one needing spiritual help. That he refers to spiritual sickness is indicated by his statements: “Let him call the older men of the congregation,” not doctors, and, “if he has committed sins, it will be forgiven him.” (Jas 5:13-16) Jesus makes a spiritual application of the practice when he tells the Laodicean congregation to “buy from me . . . eyesalve to rub in your eyes that you may see.”—Re 3:18.
2007-08-04 16:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
James 5:14
2007-08-04 17:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mosa A 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oil blessed in the name of God can be used to anoint people or prove as a blessing. Its a good thing. The holy name of God is powerful. Its use is heavy in the Bible, among stories of kings like David and the anointing of the sick.
2007-08-04 16:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by defOf 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL, man you don't know what you are saying. Catholics read the Bible. In fact, the Catholic Church gave you the Bible (the Church compiled and canonized the Bible in the 4th century). You do not have to be Catholic to know that. You just have to read history.
2016-05-18 02:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by alba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gets rid of the lice that many church-goers have.
I'm serious.....It's a custom that started as a means of killing lice.
2007-08-04 16:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
olive oil most of the time
2007-08-04 16:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by Wind Driven Wanderer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, they put oil on you?
That is funny I would have sworn they put gasoline on you so if you give any Atheists lip they can stike a match at you.
Good luck with that. I think I'll go and have a smoke now. See ya.
2007-08-04 16:42:02 · answer #7 · answered by Jason S 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Ritualistic nonsense. Those same religions condemned the American Indians for their beliefs and rituals.
2007-08-04 16:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Read the bible and find out for yourself.
2007-08-04 16:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by Sweet Suzy 777! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋