Let's talk about idolatry
02-18-2006, 03:58 PM
Hi friend! Glad you are here.
Your question is one that comes up a lot. So much, in fact, that I've included a reference to it in the FAQ's on this site......<URL url="http://s15.invisionfree.com/ZionFireFriends/index.php?showtopic=10">ZionFire FAQs
Being catholic myself, I can't imagine protests to a use of altars and incense, but there are countless references to altars and incense in the old testament, and also in the book of Revelations.
Your question is one that comes up a lot. So much, in fact, that I've included a reference to it in the FAQ's on this site......<URL url="http://s15.invisionfree.com/ZionFireFriends/index.php?showtopic=10">ZionFire FAQs
Quote:Ive seen people bow or kneel before banners; does that mean they are worshipping the banners?
The banners are symbols of the character of God and His kingdom. When people acknowledge them, it is as representations of the truth and real presence of God. As emblems or icons, they are given honor much in the way we give honor to our national flag. No one questions the ceremony and reverence given the American flag. It represents something grave and beautiful. The red stripes of our countrys flag remind us of the blood shed by men who died to preserve our freedom. For that sacrifice, we give them honor. How much more should we honor the sacrifice of Jesus, and the emblems that represent His truth? We do not worship banners any more than we worship the American flag. We allow the banners to direct our thoughts and attention to the glories of His kingdom with the respect and reverence warranted by such great truth. They merely point us to Him.
Being catholic myself, I can't imagine protests to a use of altars and incense, but there are countless references to altars and incense in the old testament, and also in the book of Revelations.
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