Let's talk about idolatry

[HelenaZF]

DeanZF: It is mostly about heart attitudes.

Doesn't everything really come down to this foundation? That's what Jesus was looking for. He was constantly confronting the prevailing rules and morays with the essence of the heart's intent. That's what the healings done on Sabbath were about. Jesus himself was an icon of the Father. Remember, he would not receive worship to His earthly presence, but directed it to the Father.



I think that once there is understanding that symbols are not in themselves worshipped, then the objections dissipate. These things (incense, altars, banners, arks, etc.), are windows to the spiritual kingdom. They allow us, in our sanctified imaginations to "look in" and see the real thing. And that real thing IS worthy of our worship and adoration. The symbols are just tools that focus us and help get us there.