Do Catholics worship statues? Are they committing idolatry?

Catholics love having beautiful catholic art in their homes such as statues, pictures, and paintings. It's a part of their identity. Unfortunately, they get accused of worshipping those statues, pictures, and paintings. In this video, I discuss this topic and answer whether or not Catholics are committing idolatry by possessing them. Hope you learn something! #catholic #idolatry #statues #catholicism
My name is Joshua AKA The Catholic Marine.
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[@stevejohnson6651]

I am a Protestant, you answered the question with good biblical references. Loved it! Very good articulation

[@thecatholicmarine]

+@stevejohnson6651 Thank you! 🙏 God bless you

[@sandragarciagt]

Love your explanations, God bless

[@bevious]

It’s really interesting how protestants do not believe in the real presence and they think it’s symbolic even though John 6 is very clear. And when something is truly symbolic, they equate it with idol worship. Truly interesting how the demonic puts scales on people’s eyes.

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@39knights]

@@marvinberry295 Cutting and pasting your erroneous ideas to every reply is a sign of a cult member who can only vomit out pre-selected answers they were told to put out there. You wasted your time trying that troll tactic here as your cult script doesn't even apply to this situation. Next time use your own brain and try to understand what you are talking about before revealing your ignorance of the topic in a public forum.

[@marvinberry295]

You are so funny! Just know that one day Judgment Day is coming and you will have to tell God why you did not read the Bible, and neither OBEYED IT!!!@@39knights

[@39knights]

@@marvinberry295 Here is the main problem: I have read the bible, still do each day. But I have far different conclusions than you on what it says and how to obey it. That alone debunks any prot fantasy about sola-scriptura. That is why you have 40,000 protestant sects and growing by the day. You and your lot are making a mockery of christianity with your personal pope-like infallible self-interpretation of what the bible says. So yes we are heading to judgement. You will then have to account for all your funky ideas of what the bible actually says.

[@houseofmayim5557]

God is a Spirit and we must worship him in Spirit and in Truth.

[@sodetsurikomigoshi2454]

this channel gives more real answers than "Catholic Answers". OUTSTANDING.

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@ssemwezijohn7898]

Even Jesus himself expreses himself in an image for example the bread to mean his body , proving that he was the vine , light ,and way to the father

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

Joshua: you are much more than a great Marine, you have a gift from God to explain the Faith! Thank you!

[@thecatholicmarine]

All through Jesus and Our Lady. Thank you 🙏

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@ivanserrao1456]

Proud to be a catholic ❤

[@thecatholicmarine]

+Ivan Serrao Amen! 🙏

[@F412YT]

I'm so proud to be a filipino catholic

[@cynthiax56]

➨ BOWING as a sign of honour / respect: ● JOSHUA 7:6: 6 Joshua & the elders of Israel tore their clothing and lay prostrate (face down on the ground) before the Ark of the Lord. (an OBJECT) ●1 KINGS 2:19 Solomon bows to his Mother. (a human being)

[@MrCarlosVillasenor]

Not just have them my whole family kneels, kisses and prays to them also seen them get on their faces!!! This sounds like worship to me brother.

[@melanierabe8794]

Nope it iat worship. We do not believe they are God. They help us focus on God That's all. A kiss would be a thank you love them for dying for defending our catholic faith. Something prodestants miss out on and do not understand

[@MrCarlosVillasenor]

@@AmandaaGraceeI worship on god just fine without statues, I actually pray with my eyes closed most of the time

[@azmhyr]

​@@melanierabe8794 You can't focus without an image in front of you? An image you believe to be an inaccurate description?

[@ifilmalways7122]

Anyone who says that Catholics "worship" statues are seriously uninformed. They most likely never met, let alone talked to a Catholic. Sounds like blind followers from some sort of false pastor teacher.

[@halleylujah247]

Oh I like your approach and introduction keep up the great work! It is great for getting attention!

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@maryracette1776]

Great explanation about Statues that we as Catholics do not worship.

[@rlrett1]

What for do you need them then?

[@purgatorean]

@@rlrett1 It's desire - not need. Answer this for us if you would Richard: why would anyone desire photo's of their spouse, or parents or grandparents, or children? Why plaster our walls with posters of athletes, or rock stars, or movie stars? Why place statues of war heroes or other historical figures in prominent places? Do we need them, well in one sense we do not need them at all, but in another sense they are necessary as reminders of what they accomplished in their lives, and how their actions affect our lives. Just wondering how you feel about having things like this around your home or in your town? If you feel that a image of a Saint is wrong but an image of your own mother is a good thing, then please explain that for us.

[@purgatorean]

@@wesleysimelane3423 How so my friend? If you truly believe this then you should change your source of information. Here is what the Catholic Church teaches and it is what ALL Catholics believe and practice: Catechism of the Catholic Church: Idolatry 2112 The first commandment condemns polytheism. It requires man neither to believe in, nor to venerate, other divinities than the one true God. Scripture constantly recalls this rejection of "idols, [of] silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see." These empty idols make their worshippers empty: "Those who make them are like them; so are all who trust in them."42 God, however, is the "living God"43 who gives life and intervenes in history. 2113 Idolatry not only refers to false pagan worship. It remains a constant temptation to faith. Idolatry consists in divinizing what is not God. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be gods or demons (for example, satanism), power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money, etc. Jesus says, "You cannot serve God and mammon."44 Many martyrs died for not adoring "the Beast"45 refusing even to simulate such worship. Idolatry rejects the unique Lordship of God; it is therefore incompatible with communion with God.46 2114 Human life finds its unity in the adoration of the one God. The commandment to worship the Lord alone integrates man and saves him from an endless disintegration. Idolatry is a perversion of man's innate religious sense. An idolater is someone who "transfers his indestructible notion of God to anything other than God."47

[@purgatorean]

@@wesleysimelane3423 Well you and I may have similar feelings about Jesuits of late, however, you can be certain that the dogmas taught in the Catholic Church are the same as taught by Christ and the Apostles. Don't you find it odd that you can accuse the Catholic Church of believing and teaching things that are not in the Bible when it is you that declare that the Holy Bible is the sole authority of Christians? Where in the Bible does it say that? Did Jesus give us the Bible to teach us our faith or did He give us the Bishops to teach us? Hint. Hint. Jesus sent out His Disciples and He said, "whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me, and whoever rejects me, rejects the one who sent me". Hint. Hint. Jesus said to His Apostles, " as the Father has sent me, now I send you. Those sins you forgive shall be forgiven, and those sins you retain shall be retained." Hint. Hint. Jesus said to His Apostles, " what you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and what you loosed on earth shall be loosed in Heaven." Wesley my friend, it is because you are not Catholic that you cannot understand the Scriptures. For St. Paul said that God's plan is hidden from those outside of His Church, "so that the manifold wisdom of God might now BE MADE KNOWN THROUUGH THE CHURCH." There is nowhere in Scripture that says you you can know His plan by reading the Bible. But the Bible does say that His plan will be made known to you through the Church, which you refuse to enter into. Paul said that the "Church is the pillar and ground of the Truth" which you deny. So if you cannot understand the simplicity of what is written in the Scriptures, then is it any wonder why you can't understand the Rosary, or the Communion of Saints, or the Mass, or the Sacraments? Christ and His Church are One. The Church is His Bride, but you disparage His Bride. You divorce His Bride. You hate His Bride. You want Jesus but you don't want His Bride. Good luck with that.

[@purgatorean]

@@wesleysimelane3423 Oh my Wesley, if you are truly a Christian then you should be reminded of the 8th Commandment " Thou shalt not bear false witness." Dude, the things that you are saying about Christ and His Bride are absolute lies and you will burn in hell for that. I am not just being facetious. The origin of the Catholic Church is Jesus Christ. All of the Encyclopedias attest to that historical fact. There is not other Protestant organization that claims origins in Jesus Christ. Historical facts attest to each Protestant division is found by a sinful man, whereas the Catholic Church was founded by God Himself. The Truth is that there is not one single example of Protestant salvation in the Biblical New Covenant Church, and that is because the Bible was written by Catholics and for Catholics. You can't understand it.

[@johnsouthern1493]

Thank you sincerely brother. I was searching for this answer and you answered it perfectly! I'm now subscribed and look forward to watching more of your content. Keep up the good work and God bless you.

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@39knights]

@@marvinberry295 the same prot-vomit mindlessly thrown out there in spam format. Don't you even feel any shame for spreading such falsehoods?

[@johnsouthern1493]

@@marvinberry295 In all my years I have never, ever, heard of a Christian from any denomination bowing down before a piece of wood or stone. The notion of idolatry in the worship of a statue in 21st century is nonsensical and absurd. I don't believe any Christian worships statues full stop. Other denominations should ply their energy into converting souls rather than badgering other Christian denominations. Unity is what Our Lord Jesus wants of us, division is a tool of Satan.

[@marvinberry295]

You have never heard of anyone bowing down to graven image, or statue made of wood or stone. So tell me what is the virgin Mary made out of, clay or plastic? What is the image and stutue of St Thomas made out of, rubber, or steel? It doesn't matter what they are made out of, God said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO THEM. He said all that do bow down to them, are cursed and are an abomination to Him! If you are not going to read what God said, and OBEY what God said, then you need to throw your Bible away! Because it is obvious that you have NOT read what God said, and neither do you care what God said, and you definately are REFUSING to do what God said. God sees me typing these words to you, and if you don't start obeying His words, you will have to tell Him why you REFUSED to OBEY what He said, when you stand before Him on Judgement Day!.@@johnsouthern1493

[@andrewd5135]

Hey man I think you had the best explanation I've seen on this topic! I watched other videos but they always start talking about something else.

[@thecatholicmarine]

+@andrewd5135 Thank you, I appreciate it! God bless! 🙏

[@erunstoppable1174]

I love this, can’t wait to share!! ❤

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@sherlockferdinands2691]

Thanks for all your Beautiful Updates GOD BLESS YOU,

[@thecatholicmarine]

I apperciate it! God bless you as well!

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@rochellefrancis2864]

Thank you so much for explaining so well i was confused about this god bless you this video was the most relevant ❤❤

[@thecatholicmarine]

+@rochellefrancis2864 You're very welcome and thank you! May God bless you and I'll be praying for you!! 🙏

[@HillSummitHomestead]

The Shroud was left to us by Jesus Himself. All thanks and praise be to God.

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@HillSummitHomestead]

@@marvinberry295 Bowing = worshipping? Worshipping what? Is a person bowing to a statue or to God when they are reminded of God's greatness and mercy? Are you a mind reader? Is one not supposed to bown down, take a knee, show respect and humility when in the presence of God? Never forget, Jesus repeatedly and definitively without any hesitation stated "this IS mu bid and my blood", yet the same heretics that claim to know what Jesus's meant with His words better than Jesus Himself are also mind readers, even satan can't read minds! Guess the heretics are claiming that they are gods, going by their works, ref: Apocalypse (Revelation) 22 10 -13.

[@maryracette1776]

Yes, these statues help us bring our hearts and minds to God. Thank you, AMEN

[@jeffscully1347]

Protestants have no option but to have to twist Sacred Scripture to justify their man-made theology. Whatever Jesus' Church teaches MUST be wrong and MUST be opposed by Protestants at all costs. The linguistic gymnastics they MUST go through are of Olympic proportion. They had 505 years practice, so they've gotten pretty good at it. Being Protestant is like a person walking into a two hour-long movie after the first hour and a half has already been shown. Then as the credits roll up at the end of the film, they stand up and proceed to tell all of those who were there to see the coming attractions exactly what the entire movie was about. Demanding that they, and they alone know. No matter what those who were there when the lights dimmed actually experienced. .

[@twogreedy8955]

Lev 26:1 Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. Exodus 20:4 4] Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

[@jeffscully1347]

@twogreedy8955 graven images are images that are considered to be gods, and are worshipped. Catholics do not worship graven images. Never have. Never will. God commanded Moses to make two statues to be placed on top of the Ark of the Covenant. He commanded Moses to make the image of a snake to be hoisted on a pole. He commanded Solomon to adorn the Temple with statues and images. None of which were worshiped like gods.

[@twogreedy8955]

@@jeffscully1347 you guys do whatever you want to do. The protestants didn't agree you yall either, that's why they started their own thing. You are not allowed to make images or statues of ANYTHING related to God, the angels, Jesus or statues for the dead. NONE OF THAT IS ALLOWED BY YAHWEH. He (God) couldn't have made it any clearer. So clear in fact, God made it a commandment. The Catholic church does not follow the bible, that's why I left. Plus they molest kids and cover it up

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

@@jeffscully1347 Thanks for sharing these views . Rather a few things to analyse: 1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@jaspersparents6947]

Love this my brother! AMDG

[@thecatholicmarine]

Appreciate it bro! 🙏

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@39knights]

I like discovering new Catholic channels and how no matter where in the world you are situated we are One in Faith. Definitely subbed. Keep the Faith.

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thanks for the sub!! And yes you are absolutely right! God bless you! 🙏

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@39knights]

@@marvinberry295 God forbids the bowing down to GRAVEN images. God did not ban all images; only those statues and representations which are believed to be 'gods'; or even God-Himself, or for the purposes of worship of the image/statue. So just to be VERY CLEAR; that is not what Catholics are doing with any of that. You can actually thank us Catholics for having preserved the Word of God, for providing the ONLY Infalible canon for the bible (of which the KJV is a false bible); and for being the first for over 2000 years now preventing idol worship based on those commands in the bible. If you are looking for idol worshipers and heretics to chase; then look among the protestant sects and you will find plenty of it among their false doctrines, idol worship, and apostasy. But as for this idolatry you 'claim' is in the Catholic Faith; then you are chasing strawmen invented by protestant detractors who haven't a clue what they are talking about. If you do find any though; then point them out and I will help you admonish them.

[@marvinberry295]

When you bow down to a statue that is supposed to represent someone who have died, and ask that person, of whom the statue represents to pray for you, or to go to God on your behave, that one who you claim you are talking to is called a (MEDIATOR). The Bible said in 1 Timothy 2:5-6 that there IS ONLY ONE MEDIATOR, between God and man, and that ONE MEDIATOR is Jesus Christ. NOT 3 MEDIATORS (Mary, Peter and Paul), but ONE MEDIATOR (JESUS).@@39knights

[@TommySOM]

Great explanation. Thank you for your service & Stay blessed

[@thecatholicmarine]

+Thomas Son of Man Thank you! God bless you as well 🙏

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@sabbygonzaga2349]

Thank you and God bless you more abundantly. Amen

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@purgatorean]

Joshua the Catholic Marine is a class act! The information that he shares and the method in which he delivers it in these videos is like a breath of fresh air in the realm of Catholic apologetics. Stay the course Marine! Atta boy! as we would say in the Corps.

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you! I appreciate it! 🙏 I'll keep doing this until the Lord moves me to another "duty station" lol 🫡

[@peterzinya407]

@@thecatholicmarine Keep bowing befor those statues and its not going to be the Lord who moves you somewhere.

[@JesusIsLord-]

@@peterzinya407 Satan will

[@andreeattieh2963]

​@@JesusIsLord- I'm Catholic period

[@andreeattieh2963]

​@@peterzinya407 I'm Catholic period

[@Chickenfoothomestead]

This was a great explanation! Thank you.

[@thecatholicmarine]

+Chicken Foot Studio Thank you! 🙏

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@francesvela5992]

Very well delivered, thank you, Sir

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you! God bless! 🙏

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@CPATuttle]

Religious art brings people into the church to learn more what they represent for sure

[@thecatholicmarine]

Yes! 🙏

[@twogreedy8955]

Dear God, wow I can't believe it. I mean the good book literally says not to make ANYYYYYYY images of heaven above or the earth below or the sea. 2nd We don't know how Jesus looks like. Even if we did, the book says NOT to make images of him, God, angels, prophets and saints. 3rd bowing down to a statue and/or praying to it is LITERALLY the definition of idolatry 😅

[@twogreedy8955]

You shall not make for yourself an image in the FORM of ANYTHING in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.

[@CPATuttle]

@@twogreedy8955 no it doesn’t. Get your act together

[@twogreedy8955]

@@CPATuttle no what doesn't? Im not sure what you mean

[@angellicat.n.g2382]

Your explanation is very good. Thanks.

[@thecatholicmarine]

+@angellicat.n.g2382 Thank you! 🙏

[@Hunter3457]

This was probably one of the best explanations for one of the practices of our faith I’ve heard yet, thanks and God bless

[@thecatholicmarine]

I appreciate it! God bless you brother 🙏

[@kadsc3049]

You are deluded if you think God ordered Moses to make a statue of a snake. The Israelites previously made a golden calf and many were put to death for it. The Scripture is corrupted by the hands of men and you are reading the man made doctrines. That is why God sent His Final Revelation in the Quran, as provable in your own Scripture.

[@Hunter3457]

@@kadsc3049 says the man who’s prophet married a nine-year-old, and who is Quran claims that a newer text can overwrite an older text, if allah is truly God then why do you need to overwrite text?

[@twogreedy8955]

You shall not make for yourself an image in the FORM of ANYTHING in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.

[@Hunter3457]

@@twogreedy8955 did you not watch the video at all?

[@albertdevasahayam6781]

Many Protestants particularly the evangelical fundamentalist kind lack the common sense to understand scripture in the right perspective. Use of idols for legitimate religious uses except for 'worship' is simply a matter of common sense. In fact, we cannot worship God without creating images of him in our minds and thoughts. When we think of God, the latter appears in our thoughts in various images. Since we know God is a loving Father, the image of a father is quite natural and human. God cannot be worshipped in an empty head. To be a Catholic is to follow reason and common sense apart from faith.

[@albertdevasahayam6781]

@Emmoglu 00 Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@peterzinya1]

"To be a Catholic is to follow reason and common sense apart from faith." To be catholic is to grovel befor graven images. Is that your common sense? Well, it is the catholic thing to do, but its far from common sense. I dont use or bow befor the works of my hands. I am guilty of idolatry though. I think most of us are in some way. But i wont belong to a religion that makes graven images and puts kneelers in front of them so their faithful can kneel befor them in comfort. That is wickedness. And you have the gall to say prots are in error.

[@albertdevasahayam6781]

@@peterzinya1 Common sense requires that we understand what the Bible teaches about images, idols and their uses. Protestants don't have a clear understanding of this subject. Their whole literal understanding is centred on the second commandment which prohibits the making of idols and bowing down before them. In other words, the second commandment prohibits the worship of any man-made or natural objects. Only God should be worshiped. The Bible, on the other hand, does not prohibit making images and idols for religious purposes which do not involve worship.

[@peterzinya1]

@@albertdevasahayam6781 "In other words, the second commandment prohibits the worship of any man-made or natural objects. " No, it prohibits bowing down befor them. Thats what it says. If images are your thing, have at it. Your saying that if prots(non catholics) had common sense, they would make statues and bow befor them. Boy, you catholics really love them idols.

[@albertdevasahayam6781]

@@peterzinya1 Try to understand scripture properly. There is only one God whom we should worship. The second commandment ensures that we do just that. We should worship God alone and nothing else. The Bible allows us to make images and idols for artistic or religious purposes. Catholics do bow down before the statue of Jesus, such as the Crucifix; it is because Jesus is God who is worthy of our worship. Not convinced? Tell me why did God ask Moses to make a bronze serpent and make people look at it?

[@jamesm5462]

Great job!

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thanks James! 👊

[@nardforu131]

Well explained. Good job.

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Sheilamarie2]

Thank you, Catholic Marine! Just TODAY, in watching "The Chosen" series 3 at the theatre, my Protestant friend SO offended to learn that the Protestant ending "For thine..." was added to the original Lord's Prayer. In the movie at the sermon on the mount, the movie held true to the scripture and did not add that ending. It is not in the orignal Greek or Latin translation that St. Jerome did in 400 A.D. She's denying it saying "it's contraversial"; wish they could just admit to real fact/History.

[@thecatholicmarine]

Hey Sheila! How was the movie? And yes, the truth is in history! St. John Henry Newman said it best......"To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant."

[@Sheilamarie2]

@@thecatholicmarine God Bless you for bringing truth to all whom think our Faith is untrue. The movie made me cry, and ended with Jesus sending out the disciples to teach and heal (Matthew 10). Could you please do a video on why only Catholic Priests are able to drive out demons to this day? This Gospel tells us that. It is a curiosity to me, and a thorn for our Protestant Brothers and Sisters.... Thank You!

[@rlrett1]

@@thecatholicmarine , that is correct, but to be deep in doctrine, is to cease Catholicism!

[@srich7503]

@@rlrett1 which non-Catholic variety would that be? Is it the ones that believe infant baptism is salvific or the ones that do not? Is it the Liberal Evangelical version or the Conservative Evangelical version? Could it be a Calvinist or Armenian or the Anglican viewpoint? Those that believe in woman ordinations or same sex marriages? Lord’s supper symbolic or sacramental? The once saved always always saved group or the not? Maybe Mormons, JWs, SDA’s, or the Oneness Pentecostals position as they too preach from the same bible also??? Surely you cannot think all these positions are acceptable. If not then which one is correct and why do you get to be the one to choose? Is yours the infallible one? If not then who really cares?

[@rlrett1]

@@srich75032 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.*

[@j.jeff7538]

Thank you brother, I am new to your channel.....I am sure i will follow your videos......my dream is to unite all the divided people to as one......sure!!!we will be the warriors of christ to spread the truth to children of Luther....god bless you!!!!!!

[@thecatholicmarine]

Amen!!! Thank you for the support!!! God bless you brother !! 🙏

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@cosmickitty5693]

RIGHT ON DUDE....u r awesome 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Jho928]

Statues serve as a symbols. It help other religion to recognize Catholic. It represent Faith of one person. It was written in the Bible that God asked someone to make statues of 2small angel to be place in the "ALTAR" SO IS IT WRONG REGARDING STATUE BEING PLACE INSIDE THE CHURCH AND ACCUSING CATHOLIC for disobeying God ?? Where are their brain..they are only good in accusing Catholic for it is the "TRUE RELIGION " MY RELIGION 💜💜💜

[@jacksonrodrigues7533]

All Protestants should watch this video

[@columbuscamposo9351]

Thank you brother...for being a religious person...it's very rare now a days...also you are a marine...and you are very religious...Glory to God...from Philippines here..

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you brother! 🙏 I appreciate it 🙏 God bless!

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@e.g.726]

May God bless you beyond measure for everything you're doing to evangelize us. 🙂

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Ampwich]

I don't necessarily have an issue with the idea of statues in themselves. The problem is when people start bowing to them, leaving offerings, parading them around, singing to them etc. and praying to the subject.

[@chideraasogwa2906]

Oh, boy! This is the most concise video on the use of statues I've ever seen! Bro, you are a true Christian. You have my respect 🤝

[@thecatholicmarine]

I apperciate the kinds words very much! 👊🤝🙏

[@finallythere100]

UES!! THIS MAN REALLY CONVEYS IT SO WELL! !!

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@samv122]

Loved this video.. (I'm a Catholic Marine too! Raahh)

[@thecatholicmarine]

Appreciate it!! And Yesss that's awesome !!! I'll be praying for you! God bless you! 🙏 🇺🇸

[@samv122]

@@thecatholicmarine thank you, God bless you 🙏

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@latenaj7973]

Beautiful video my fellow brother through Christ. Please keep up the good work that you are doing! Bless God and God bless you and your familia. 😇

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you so much!! Your words are greatly appreciated! 🙏 God bless you as well!

[@ashleyfernandeslawrence4014]

Any new testament scriptures which support idols? Or did the disciples of Jesus practiced idols in their life after the Lord resurrected?

[@j.jeff7538]

Yes,the evangelist luke had painted the pictures of mother mary...and st.thomas carved a cross in the rock....it's still there...

[@Transition-xu5rx]

i understand where you are coming from as I am quite conflicted on this topic. The problem I have with the images is how do we know that is what Jesus looked liked. Historically after the death of the original apostles of Jesus, there were no drawings or descriptions of his appearance. We know that after the acceptance of christianity by Constantine, Christianity became heavily influenced by a lot of pagan traditions. There are lots of theories that alot of this drawings and paintings were inspired by deities already being worshipped at that time. so if they were inspired by them doesn't that leave a blemish on those images. I'm just looking for answers , I don't want any arguments or fights.

[@morakant7864]

Yeah it is idolatry

[@j.jeff7538]

Yes,the idolatry is present in your diploma company....as worshiping your pastor and money...shame

[@bigdogboos1]

Lol

[@Verge63]

No Catholic is into Idolatry more than Alexander Hislop was.

[@tasiaflynn3549]

Pray for your soul and repent for your sins don't you know your words Idolatry

[@cathyperez1939]

Wow excellent explanation on veneration of holy images! Loved this! Our Lord Himself left us a holy image of His Holy Face on Veronica's veil and His Sacred Face and Body on the Shroud of Turin, His burial cloth, both of which are still completely intact and venerated in Rome. 🙏

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you so much !!! 🙏 And yes the Shroud of Turin is so amazing!

[@newug3347]

Thanks a bunch

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

Sometimes it amazes me how centuries-old lies and distortions about our precious Christian truths remain and are passionately defended despite the crystal clarity of Scripture. I suppose it is the pride of the heretic who stubbornly refuses to admit his mistakes. Joshua, Brother, may God reward your love for the Truth of Christ!

[@thecatholicmarine]

I appreciate your comment! God bless you! 🙏

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@kevinmaeato3557]

Worship of idols is a sin. No way in the bible say to worship it.

[@MrNoob-3574z]

Exactly!

[@kayleebaginski]

New sub here. Keep going with this channel and ministry!!!! Excellent work.

[@thecatholicmarine]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@JesusfoundedCatholicChurch]

When I was Protestant, I knew statues weren't idols. It's the same as pictures on the wall. People you care about. Or have respect for. I ended up in the Catholic Church because it is the fullness of truth from Jesus Christ

[@thecatholicmarine]

Love your comment! Thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@j.jeff7538]

Welcome back to home,brother.....I think you have came in your own desire???

[@shemphangkharshanlor3093]

Keep the comenment save don't broke it this is only the tradition of catholic Church they put they worship the images besides the living God

[@j.jeff7538]

@@shemphangkharshanlor3093 don't be jealous,....its going to be end ,all are returning to the true home under the one shadow of jesus christ.......its your wish

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@AnhYeuEmMaiMai69]

having been Roman Catholic I can tell you they do A stations of the cross and kissing the feet of the Jesus statue. that is all. Why don't we ask this person why the Secnd Commandment is removed from the Roman Catholic Bible and the 10th one is split in 2?

[@justthink8952]

When Catholic keep statues of saints, it is idolatry. When protestants keep photos of their loved ones, it is not idolatry. When Catholics pray to saints, it is sin. But when protestants talk to their loved ones in the cemetery, it is fine.

[@ashleyfernandeslawrence4014]

You are comparing Almighty Creator with people!

[@j.jeff7538]

Even they worship their pastor....

[@F412YT]

Did you not watch the video we don't worship statues ok we worship the real god is the holy trinity there are 3 persons the father the son (Jesus) and the holy spirit

[@marvinberry295]

The Bible said in Deuteronomy 6:4 that the Lord our God is (ONE) not 3. If you don't know the difference between 1 and 3, I suggest you take a math class.@@F412YT

[@azmhyr]

How nice of you to compare the two. Unlike the depictions of God, Jesus and the saints, pictures are an accurate representation of these loved ones. The statues and pictures in chapels and churches are not. If they are inaccurate representations, they are false. False images, and more in line with Idols.

[@agustinzavaleta5335]

Hope someday you can talk about Servant of God Fr. Vincent "The Grunt Padre" Capodanno. US Navy- Marines Chaplain and Medal of Honor. Gid Bless

[@thecatholicmarine]

You know what, it's funny you say that....I was actually just thinking last week or so about doing a video on him. I will ABSOLUTELY do one on the Grunt Padre! Such an inspiring story! Thanks for the suggestion! 🙏

[@agustinzavaleta5335]

@@thecatholicmarine Outstanding Brother. Cant wait. God Bless

[@marvinberry295]

Yes it is true, God told Moses to make two cherubims of gold, but He NEVER told Moses and the Israelites to BOW DOWN TO THEM! I am not sure what Bible you are reading, but the key words "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are even in the Catholic Bible. Within the King James Bible, and within the Roman Catholic Bible, GOD SAID, in Exodus 20:4-5, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Leviticus 26:1 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. And in Deuteronomy 5:8-9 GOD SAID, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES. Therefore, because it was God who said "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES," are you going to began OBEYING God, by NOT BOWING DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? Or are you going to continue OBEYING the Roman Cathloic church, who is telling you TO BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES? On JUDGEMENT DAY, you will be able to tell God why you listened to the Roman Catholic Church, and REFUSED TO OBEY His words, "DON'T BOW DOWN TO GRAVEN IMAGES AND STATUES!

[@sabbygonzaga2349]

How about when you bow to statue of the Lord and Mother Mary as a sign of respect.

[@daninspiration4064]

Bowing can be a sign of respect like how Asians bow to their elders. Kneeling people kneel before the queen of England but they don’t worship het.

[@5.56_Media]

❤

[@HarpazoReady2022]

Why do all the Catholic websites listing the Ten Commandments never list the second commandment in Exodus 20:3? They skip over Exodus 20:3 regarding graven images and then split the last commandment in two to make up for skipping verse 3, so there can be Ten Commandments. Exodus 20:3 forbids graven images (statues) Skipping over Exodus 20:3 provides the green light for statues. Not trying to argue, just pointing out what the Roman Catholic Church did, friend. It’s in there. Have you ever wondered *why* you feel compelled to have to explain and defend the things the Catholic Church does? Such as the rosary, graven images, etc. Friend, there’s a reason you’re having to Convince your viewers why Catholicism isn’t so bad… Have you ever read the 95-theses that Martin Luther nailed to the Catholic Church door? You can Google them. I’m Southern Baptist and I’ve never had to explain why as you do being Catholic. Just asking these questions of you in love.

[@SamScott99]

The church has always, even as with the Jews, incorporated the graven images commandment with the first commandment. This is because this is the way it has been interpreted in scripture and tradition. Actually I have many questions about the practices of Protestantism, because many of them are anti biblical. The church has been the same since the apostolic times, yet Protestantism is a radical new thing within the past couple hundred years

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

😊😊😊😊

[@user-uo1il6kd4v]

Good explanation but …all of the evidence you have is from Old Testament, in New Testament we don’t see any of the books people were instructed to use pictures, paintings and other forms of idolatry. And the problem with catholic & other orthodox followers is they actually worship idols….

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@johnflorio3576]

I love the Christmas season. It’s the one time of year Protestants have no problem with statues of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

[@judahbrutus]

I've seen MANY Catholics holding and kissing statues. Also, many of their houses are filled with statues that definitely look like idols. I have also seen shines to Mary that they bow down and pray too. It's a problem in the Catholic church.

[@srich7503]

Ive seen many people kissing their loved ones and have pictures of their loved ones, deceased ones, all over their houses as well. Heb 12:1 reminds us “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…”

[@ianrena1]

I am a Christian. What I condemned is a hypocrisy of their faith in Jesus. Not practicing what we preached/ believed. Even Christians. Catholics/ Christians loved by God. As long we also all acknowledge John 14:6

[@mayhem_0817]

Short answer, yes

[@RevatuaKemiche]

I understand brother but in that case God command like you said, but who command to do the other ones? I mean the statue of Mary and the apostles? I think we misused the exemple that the Bible give to us. When God command we know we can do it if not don't do it. It's just my opinion, but let be honest here, if we decide to do something without God permission, I don't think it would be a good thing even if we think that is "exactly the same thing as they did in the Bible " .

[@BatkuparDkhar]

Hindu also worshipped idol when i asked them why you worshipped idol same as you say just an honour

[@Verge63]

As a good Jewish boy, he can't resist his mamma.

[@edithhewson7208]

You should red Letter to Jeremiah it's last chapter of Baruch a Catholic bible book then tell me what think of Statues especially those used in worshp

[@time4grace]

LORD GOD the FATHER commanded ["COMMANDED"] to make an ALTAR of STONES molded with plaster without using a chisel or sharp tool. EXODUS 20;25, DEUTERONOMY 27;4-5. The Eternal Heavenly FATHER said that HE will only descend down to earth between Stone-STATUES of holy things in order to talk to man [in general]. EXODUS 25;8,22. NUMBERS 7;89. DEU 5;24. Statues of holy ones are LIVING STONES, WITNESSES of the words of God, and WITNESSES of the words and deeds of man. JOSHUA 24;27. / However, Israelites misunderstood what are holy statues, instead, they made the statue of BAAL golden cow, a sex idol, EXODUS 32;1-6 NUMBERS 25;1-3. [They thought holy for them means what is important for them?] Plus, they also made the statue of MOLECH half goat, an idol of child abuse/curse, JEREMIAH 16;22, 32;25, DEU 29;16. inflicted on their children and their children's children to the point that they cannot anymore reverse the curse of Molech! / Then, women Israelites found the Saint specifically: the QUEEN of Heaven [Most probably because only She can tell them Her Name]. JEREMIAH 44;17-18. But, however, they adored Her with [the idols/statues of] their ancestors [Baal and Molech], JEREMIAH 19;5, 32;35, and with their Princes, Princesses, and Kings, and then, they were arrogant to insist on what they liked in the Face of GOD, LEVITICUS 24;15-16, which angered LORD GOD and took away, CUT OFF, the HERITAGE of the House [of Sanhedrin group of 70 Elders/ Rabbis, NUMBERS 24;11, ISAIAH 9;13-15] of Israel including taking away of their TEMPLE, EZEKIEL 24;16,21,25, and they cannot anymore consult nor represent Lord GOD forever. JEREMIAH 12;6-7, 11;14, 14;11-12. EZEKIEL 20;3. 20;3 ["EZEKIEL 20;3"]. But, then, even if the Sanhedrin was dissolved, still they kept emerging on every Burnt Offerings x centuries, REVELATION 13;3, and the Speaker of Sanhedrin arrogantly stated that they will have their own messiah as long as it is beside or except JESUS CHRIST, and NO to the TRINITY! "Third Temple" by RISE or R$E, 2018-2019. Epistle 1-JOHN 2;22 =/aka Little HORN, DANIEL 7;8, = "Lawless one" be revelaed. 2-THESSALONIANS 3-4. DANIEL 9;26-27. See also, "ISRAEL [officially] SETS ONE WORLD GOVT" [1WG]. ISRAELI NEWS LIVE 02-25-2023. In another video, the Rabbis were urging Pres NETANYAHU, 1WG, to proclaim their new messiah, however, the Rabbis were still fighting against each other on who will be the messiah among them;. Israeli News Live. DANIEL 9;26-27. / Because of all those unfortunate things especially that Israel cannot anymore reverse the curse of Molech, then, the only way ISRAEL can restore their Heritage is to FOLLOW the LAST INSTRUCTIONS of LORD GOD the FATHER; that is, for them to LOOK/FIND HIM no less than a "GOD" in the PERSON of Lord JESUS CHRIST GOD MESSIAH, ISAIAH 54;5, in the place/Nation/Church with royal/holy virgin/unblemished PRIESTS, the Holy ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH [RC], 1-PETER 2;9, REVELATION 14;3-4. ISRAEL has to SUMMON the RC, ISAIAH 55;5, in order to be BLESSED out of the curse of Molech [by Exorcism to take OFF all the curses of their idols, ZECHARIAH 13;1-6.] Only then, they will be able to take their Heritage back. JEREMIAH 12;15. ZEPHANIA 3;11,15. They have to be careful NOT to offend LORD GOD the FATHER anymore even with arrogant words. DANIEL 7;9-11. [Ancient One is GOD the FATHER, will come at 3DD. Three Days of Darkness. REVELATION 8;12]. / Very Impt: To ALL: Pls read your BIBLE. HOSEA 6;6. It is the Seal on the foreheads of the people of God. REV 9;4. JOHN 6;27. There is a Plenary Indulgence in reading the Bible. Fr Chris Alar.

[@spaceace1006]

Simple Answer: YES!! See Exodus 20:4-5.

[@philippusalbertusbredenhan6433]

You can say this...and if this is true...then why did they try to remove it from the 10 comandments. They tried to hide it because they knew its wrong. Even your pope bows and kisses the statues and you pray to Mary and other supposed saints...saints that was made so by corrupted past popes. Wrong stays wrong

[@biblealone9201]

they didnt

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@saranamroud8747]

I have a question, is kissing a statue worshipping it.❤ please send a video I liked

[@salanzaldi4551]

You can explain this over and over to a Protestant and they're still say Catholics are idolaters.

[@aclark903]

I’m an Anglican & I wouldn’t say that. But I do think maybe there is slightly too much emphasis on Mary.

[@salanzaldi4551]

@@aclark903 Jesus worked his first miracle at the request of his mother. We don't ask Mary to work miracles, we ask her to intercede for us and to pray for us.

[@giannihatzianmevris1861]

Worship God Only! Revelation 14:6-7 [6]And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people; [7]and he said with a loud voice, "Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and springs of waters." Revelation 22:8-9 [8]I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things. [9]But he said to me, "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God." Luke 4:5-8 [5]The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. [6]And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. [7]If you worship me, it will all be yours.” [8]Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’ " Deuteronomy 4:23-24 23 Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the Lord your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a carved image in the form of anything which the Lord your God has forbidden you. 24 For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Deuteronomy 27:15 NKJV ‘Cursed is the one who makes a carved or molded image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ “And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen!’ Isaiah 42:8 8 "I am the LORD , that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to graven images. Exodus 20:4 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image-any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, Psalm 97:7 7 Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, God Isaiah 42:17 17 They shall be turned back, They shall be greatly ashamed, Who trust in carved images, Who say to the molded images, ‘You are our gods.’ Isaiah 44:9 Those who make an image, all of them are useless, And their precious things shall not profit; They are their own witnesses; They neither see nor know, that they may be ashamed. Isaiah 46:5-7 5 “To whom will you liken Me, and make Me equal And compare Me, that we should be alike? 6 They lavish gold out of the bag, And weigh silver on the scales; They hire a goldsmith, and he makes it a god; They prostrate themselves, yes, they worship. 7 They bear it on the shoulder, they carry it And set it in its place, and it stands; From its place it shall not move. Though one cries out to it, yet it cannot answer Nor save him out of his trouble. Jeremiah 10:8 But they are altogether dull-hearted and foolish; A wooden idol is a worthless doctrine. Jeremiah 10:14-15 14 Everyone is dull-hearted, without knowledge; Every metalsmith is put to shame by an image; For his molded image is falsehood, And there is no breath in them. 15 They are futile, a work of errors; In the time of their punishment they shall perish. Romans 1:21-23 [21]because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. [22]Professing to be wise, they became fools, [23]and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man-and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Acts 10:25-26 [25]As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. [26]But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.” Acts 14:13-15 [13]Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes. [14]But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out [15]and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, Revelation 19:10 [10]And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” Leviticus 26:1 [1]‘You shall not make idols for yourselves; neither a carved image nor a sacred pillar shall you rear up for yourselves; nor shall you set up an engraved stone in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the Lord your God.

[@tasiaflynn3549]

I know God is watching us from above, worry for your self make sure you go to heaven let God to be the judge and you obey his will, Romans 14:4 Who are you to pass judgement on the servant of another? It is before his own Master that he stands or falls. And he will be uphold, for the Master is able to make him stand.

[@CPATuttle]

😂 the intro

[@Angel-gb9gi]

God said make no graven images. Because we people like to worship everything but God.

[@J4L1SC0]

I was born in to catholic church , my question is , god ask moses to make bronze snake , who did god ask to make them saints and make statues of them ?

[@azmhyr]

Good question. I think Catholics should make images of serpents instead.

[@J4L1SC0]

@@azmhyr if god told some prophet or head of the church to why not ?

[@azmhyr]

@@J4L1SC0 True. But they innovate and make images of people they never saw in real life.

[@errolspenceduckbudcrawford1064]

Your ribbon placement is jacked up. Fix it

[@twogreedy8955]

Lev 26:1 Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. Exodus 20:4 4] Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

[@tasiaflynn3549]

I know God is watching Don't worry, worry for your help make sure you go to heaven let God to be the judge

[@Aridzonia1]

It depends on how you treat the statues. If you treat as anything more then say a vase to hold flowers in . Then you are hurting God by sinning against Him, breaking one of His commands. Which roman catholics removed from the Ten Commandments in the RC catechism. They start off by teaching the kids a false Ten Commandments!!

[@eveyjd]

Does it lessen your worship to God if you don't create statue at all? Jesus said, "blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. So what can be seen is not necessary at all. Statue that built by Israelites were following direction from God Himself, but statues in th church are men's direction. Thus they are not necessary.

[@SamScott99]

That’s a pretty loose argument, respectfully speaking

[@timsuter2306]

St Therese did not approve of the chip eaters comments. lol.

[@thecatholicmarine]

😂😂😂

[@user-dj1ck1sr1f]

1. Moses erected a Temple/sanctuary according to the pattern shown to him by God. The representation/ shadow of Heavenly Temple in which Jesus ministers ( Exodus 25:8)( Hebrews 9:1-2) Indeed there were statues in the temple of cherubims in the Most holy place and people could not see them, only the high priest once a year. The Cherubims represented the real/ live ones in heaven . The whole purpose of that temple was for sacrifices to cleanse peoples sins. When Christ came, the veil was torn and declared it is finished, no more sacrifices. This alludes to the fact that those statues no longer apply after Christ death. Jesus has fulfilled all what was represented by them. This means that a reference to the old Temple statues as a basis for statues in the Christianity world after the cross is on wrong footing. John 2:19-21 Same way when Moses made a bronze snake (Numbers 21:9), This pointed to Jesus (John 3:14) so when He died on the cross, our eyes are on a Living Jesus not a statute of Jesus. Israel had back to back rebellions against God concerning worshipping idols, Hosea 4:17. Idolatry is a sin that God had been whipping Israel for. Are we spared??? 2.Veneration of the so called saints and their place as mediators significantly removes Jesus form the intercessory role ( Romans 10:8, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1Timothy 2:5. So any removal of Holy things or Person that God ordained replaced with anything = Sacrilege= idolatory (Romans 2:22) In addition, the place that the statues occupy and serve is that of the Holy Spirit responsible for bringing the heavenly atmosphere at a place where true worship occurs ( John 4 : 23-24). Again this is Sacrilege. ie Statues So anything that replaces a Holy thing or individual is an idol. King Josiah ( 1 Kings 23:1-7) destroyed all statues in the Temple and God was pleased with Him. Idolatory is a sin that renders one to be eternally lost ( Revelation 21: 8, Rev 22:15, 1 Corinthians 6:9)

[@darthmetatron]

So when you bow to mary and pray not wrong? I have seen people pray to a statue of mary. That is wrong. Mary is not God and they prayed to it.

[@darthmetatron]

Why do you pray to saints?

[@mourningoctober9338]

Jesus already sacrificed himself thus meaning no need for actual sacrifice for worship. You don't need to literally bow down before an idol to worship. Whens the last time a Christian bowed down to God to pray? We don't literally bow down head to the floor like Muslims yet we still worship right? Right

[@twogreedy8955]

Dear God, wow I can't believe it. I mean the good book literally says not to make ANYYYYYYY images of heaven above or the earth below or the sea. 2nd We don't know how Jesus looks like. Even if we did, the book says NOT to make images of him, God, angels, prophets and saints. 3rd bowing down to a statue and/or praying to it is LITERALLY the definition of idolatry 😅

[@jzak5723]

YOU: Dear God, wow I can't believe it. I mean the good book literally says not to make ANYYYYYYY images of heaven above or the earth below or the sea. ME: So most kids toys are prohibited, right?

[@azmhyr]

​@@jzak5723 Kids toys are toys. So can your children play with the statues of Mary and the saints or whatever? They can't? Why not?

[@jzak5723]

@@azmhyr No they are NOT just kid toys based on YOUR understanding of "do not make ANYYYYYY images of heaven above or the earth below". You can't have it only your way, in order to justify "kids toys." This is why the verse is speaking of making these things to WORSHIP them as gods. Nobody who is Catholic worships statues of Mary as a god of some sort.

[@azmhyr]

@jzak5723 Indeed, what you say is correct, but you use these images and statues as part of your religious ritual. You may ask the Hindus, whether they worship their statues, and you will receive a similar answer. It's not that the statue and the material it's made of is sacred, but what it supposedly represents. But in your case, it represents human figures that none of you have ever seen, and they are being prepped up as being worthy of "veneration" which is, apparently, not the same as worship. If you venerate an image or statue, that is not an accurate representation of what it represents, it's false. With toys, you have no such problem, they're for amusement. But these icons and statues aren't there for amusement, are they? It's not that you couldn't employ something aniconic such as the early Christians did with the Jesus fish, or simple geometric shapes that could represent something without being false, but when you do, it is extremely close to idolatry. You essentially make God in your image, and you venerate those images. You make the Virgin Mary wear a crown of gold, whereas the Virgin Mary never wore anything of the sort, and most likely such baubles would not be required in the divine realms, but it simply falls in line with your imagination..you design your God's after that. That is idolatry, even if you don't worship the images themselves.

[@jzak5723]

@@azmhyr YOU: But in your case, it represents human figures that none of you have ever seen, and they are being prepped up as being worthy of "veneration" which is, apparently, not the same as worship. ME: That's correct, veneration is not the same as worship, so what's the issue then with using statues to represent actual people who lived at one time? As I said, the Biblical command to not make images is specifically talking about making them to worship, if you look at the context of those verses, not that making images itself is wrong, otherwise, much of our art in this world is wrong to make. It makes no difference whether these images are placed in church either, since we are really using them as decorative images of the saints, rather than using them as objects of worship. YOU: With toys, you have no such problem, they're for amusement. ME: True, but if you interpret the Biblical command to NOT make images at all, which is how you seem to be interpreting it, then some toys should not be made since they represent things on earth. That's why there is a clear difference between making images of things to worship and not worship. Catholic images fall into the latter category, despite what you might otherwise think. YOU: But these icons and statues aren't there for amusement, are they? ME: It has nothing to do with their purpose, whether amusement in your case, as you say, or decorative art for a church in our case. It's about NOT WORSHIPING THEM in either case. YOU: You make the Virgin Mary wear a crown of gold, whereas the Virgin Mary never wore anything of the sort, and most likely such baubles would not be required in the divine realms, but it simply falls in line with your imagination. ME: Well, you're quite incorrect about that actually, please read; “Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads” (Revelation 4:4). We're not making anything up with our imagination, as you stated, it all comes from the Bible.

[@johnflorio3576]

Mass literacy is a new phenomenon. We’ve had the New Testament since around AD400 but only the elite could read. Statues, icons, stained glass, and other religious art forms were the way the faith was spread.

[@peterzinya1]

What does a statue tell you? Nothing. More excuses for idolatry;.

[@orthodoxpilgrimofficial]

Protestant specially the branch of Calvinism and Baptist don't know church history, in west was mostly statues used in the east icons. This doesn't contradict any commandments like they often claim, otherwise wouldn't Salomon had icons in the Temple of God, even Saint Luke painted Icons.

[@heltoncarvalho9786]

Judaism preceded Christianity. The New Testament implies the existence of an Old Testament which Jews call the Torah. The Temple where Jesus worshipped had no one adoring any images, as opposed to the Orthodox churches worldwide. Both the Catholic and the Orthodox Church should correct their mistake instead of dwelling in it. There is no forgiveness of sin without confession - in either testament.

[@orthodoxpilgrimofficial]

​@@heltoncarvalho9786 There is no mistake, learn Church history and what the ecumenic councils affirmed to keep.

[@heltoncarvalho9786]

@@orthodoxpilgrimofficial I did not say it was a mistake, it can't be a mistake, the catholic rule is what catholics agree upon. Wanna call Joe the plumber a saint and build a church after him? Have at it. Moses wrote his 10 Commandments; you customized for yourselves, the Muslims customized it for themselves, the Jews kept them as they were.

[@orthodoxpilgrimofficial]

@@heltoncarvalho9786 Muslims don't even know all 10 commandments, read the Qur'an and come later again, Jews trying to keep them but without Jesus Christ they will fail by the mosaic law. There is no Catholic rule, these are apostolic traditions. The veneration of icons or statues don't contradict any commandments, if so, Saint Luke wouldn't paint an Icon and King Salomon wouldn't have pictures and statues in God's temple.

[@heltoncarvalho9786]

@@orthodoxpilgrimofficial Remain ignorant. We like you like that.

[@panamahunt]

My friend, the Bible says Leonard onto your own understanding in all of your ways. Acknowledge him and he will direct your part. Let me give you a testimony now. There was a old woman who had a picture of Jesus knocking on the door and the woman died. And her granddaughter, who was a Christian, took the image of the granddaughter and the picture on the wall so that granddaughter begin to hear nothing so she said to herself. I wonder if it's coming from the image. She removed the image from the wall. And she put it in her basement. She start hearing knocking in the basement. She went in the basement and she took the image and she threw it in the garbage can. The woman began to get sick and when she go for deliverance, the demon inside of the woman begin to speak the demon of idolatry and the demon says that he was another Jesus and the demon say she hung me on the wall in her house in my house. You know why he said in my house? Because in the Bible your body, the demon them say that your body is their house. God hit idolatry. The Bible says that man loves darkness more than light. If there is darkness in you all great is that darkness people? Do not listen to this man.The bible says that their heart is the seatful and desperately wicked

[@AkiraSamuray]

Exodus 20:4 “You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them or serve them;

[@tasiaflynn3549]

I know God is watching us from heaven, worry for your self make sure you go to heaven and repent for your own sins Romans 14:4

[@srich7503]

Heb 12:1 reminds us “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…”

[@Maranatha7557]

Yes, they worship statues, especially in certain cultures. Leviticus 26:1 (NASB20) ‘You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor shall you set up for yourselves a carved image or a memorial stone, nor shall you place a figured stone in your land to bow down to it; for I am the LORD your God.

[@jzak5723]

Statue worship is something entirely different.

[@F412YT]

What the fuck did you say

[@darthmetatron]

Veneration means worship...

[@jaredadams870exp]

The foot race proved catholic religion did not observe Jewish law and he entered the tomb to early

[@thedude4594]

Do you think a statue (idol) can weep? Because that’s hilarious 😅

[@Jesusiswaytruthandlife840]

Sad prije 5 il 10 godina

[@BrentonKimberlylivelife]

Yes, in Exodus 25:18-20 God does say to make the ark of the covenant and to put the cherubim on top of it. And in 1Kings 6:23-28 God tells Solomon to build a cherubim in the temple also. But these images were in places where the average person would not see them. In the most holy of holies and in the inner rooms of the temple. It is wrong to have idols and statues of saints everywhere and to pray for them to intercede for people. God states very clearly that dead people cannot hear your prayers. They are sinners just like us, needing a Savior that is all. He says not to use mediums or sorcery. Roman Catholics bend the knee, bow and place kisses on statues all the time. Even Pope John Paul prayed and idolized statues of Mary all the time. Even your catechism says to ask Mary to pray for you. In fact praying to the dead is looked upon very negatively. Lev 19: 31, 20:27 Deut 18:10 1Sam 28: 7-19 The only Priest we need is Jesus that is it. Please we are saved by grace through the Faith in Jesus alone. Search your hearts and pray for discernment the Roman Catholic Church is not Jesus' representative on earth. All men are sinners the Pope is not infallible, only God is. The pope is a sinner just like everyone else. But as Christians we are saved, that is the difference between us. It is not earned, it is given as a free gift from God. Blessings to you

[@rhwinner]

I am for going with torches and tossing the statues out! Nah, so 16th c....

[@CharlesOoi]

The Bible verses are for us not to worship the graven images of OTHER gods. So if the graven images are of God Jesus Christ and the Father God and by His glory, images of all His anointed people, Mother Mary, all the angels and saints, it is only right. All these graven images are in the glory of our God, Jesus Christ and our Father God. They are not for OTHER Gods!! Why I have never hear videos explain it like this? If I bow and pray before a statue of Jesus Christ, it is praying to God and not other Gods. So it is not against His commandments. I have full conviction and faith that I am praying to Jesus Christ when I pray before the graven image of our Lord hung on the cross every Sunday I attend church. Its an image of our Lord. It is not an image of OTHER Gods. I dont need to narrate myself out of this firm belief. God bless. Amen

[@rjmaurival]

He is good at justifying his idol worship, but let me guarantee you of one thing, won't accept that.. I would like to refer you Isaiah 42:8 and see what the word of God says there sir....