11 Items Christians Shouldn't Own

[@shaylasmith3935]

The cell phone is the biggest idol of all. So many people don't even realize they can't put it down or go a day without it!

[@galpinklilyempire6905]

In anyform we aren’t to idolize anything . Don trust anyone . We to learn what god has for us , Bible is the word .

[@deborahpellerito6117]

I have been dealing with this

[@Marie_me_]

You are so right I never even thought of this yet it’s common sense 🤦🏽‍♀️ I’m so guilty

[@NthQldGirl]

Depends on what U use it for.

[@charliejones7574]

I like to leave mine at home when I take off in the car

[@sl1020]

Idols aren’t just of wood and metal but in your heart. Your job, car, sports, wrong thoughts, people… can be idols. Only Jesus and deliverance can get rid of idols

[@goodboix3528]

Criminally underrated comment. Stay well.

[@naomies5409]

Well idols also come in the form of object.. just like The Bible said BURN THEM !🔥

[@lepalukic4343]

God knows our hearts he knows we love things and he meets are where we are at.

[@mostwanted610]

Are the protestants gonna change the books again?

[@iseytheteethsnake6290]

Well you may have to move away from suburbs since many make you need a car. And isolate you from everything else.

[@saltlight7487]

I had a bunch of old pictures in a box. Some good, but most of me partying and getting wild. The Lord told me to get rid of them. So I burned them. Then the Lord told me to delete every selfie of me off of my Facebook page. It took 7 hours to do that. I realized that day that I’m very vain. A couple weeks later, He had me get off Facebook altogether. There was no longer a reason to have it if I wasn’t going to post selfies, debate people about politics/religion, or brag lol Praise God, He broke those chains.

[@Ruocca]

Hallelujah!! May He continually prune us to produce good fruits for Him 🙏 in Jesus name amen

[@saltlight7487]

@Avalon Kryst praise the Lord. There’s nothing in Scripture condemning Facebook. For me, it was making me idolize myself. It doesn’t do that to everyone who has it. I used to spend 3+ hours a day looking at Facebook and ignoring my husband and kids

[@Badfilms-u6j]

Oh my goodness, I so appreciate your honesty! I had to chuckle as I can relate!

[@tomolyn8108]

Goodbye FAKEbook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💜

[@Neta4Christ]

It all depends how you use it, if you use it for the Glory of God. I use Facebook mostly to share Bible verses. I once deactivated for a while and I had people message me they miss the Bible verse I post, so I activated and still posting Bible verses.

[@you-willbeokay]

I used to wear evil eyes, yin yangs, hamsa symbols, and all of that. Every single time I wore that stuff I felt weighed down, depressed, anxious, and incredibly self conscious. One day something told me “don’t put them on” and I didn’t, I have not felt that light and happy in so long! Ever since I stopped wearing those things my severe depression and anxiety went away and it’s amazing!

[@emilypaucar5945]

The power of almighty God. He takes the burden for you. It’s cause theirs evil in those things that you wore. Thankfully you listened to God and this is a sign ❤that he is really with you

[@you-willbeokay]

@@emilypaucar5945 He is so wonderful! The day I took off those symbols was the day I started my walk with God. It’s amazing how he makes everything fall into place! 💞

[@MelissaHemenway-y1b]

I always fealt weird about the evil eye symbol...I believe if you feel something go with it ..angel statues are beautiful and bring ppl peace so the statue thing is wack

[@sky21667]

I believe Jesus is the most powerful counselor and doctor you could ever have. And, the beauty of it, he doesn't charge you a dime.

[@annainbudapest1261]

I was a yoga teacher part time and reiki healer. I got rid of everything 2 years ago. Holy Spirit convinced me loud and clear. Jesus is so good and merciful he did it with love

[@violetgodwin677]

You don’t do yoga anymore?

[@proanimaluver6487]

I heard yoga is like calling up a certain demon, is it true

[@annainbudapest1261]

@@violetgodwin677 no I don't fly stretching and pilates

[@1955loes]

Downt you see wath your pic is telling.

[@paulineholland9901]

So very proud of you. Well done.

[@krystalrussell4350]

I'm alcohol free for over five years.

[@tyrarenae3486]

Praise God, I'm so happy for you!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@christychristo7433]

Hallelujah

[@pietro4772]

All praise, worship and glory to the living God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God the Creator is gathering His children. Amen.

[@paulineholland9901]

Congratulations it takes courage and hard work. Be proud of yourself and be a testimony to others.

[@pauloakes5718]

I’ve just had a vodka and tonic🙏And I have a rosary!

[@christineHoxsey]

Alcohol is called spirits for a reason. God delivered me 27 years ago praise God!

[@Grond605]

Not funny

[@harveyabel1500]

​@@Grond605Not meant to be funny, I think.

[@thenameisalana]

Praise God, to be honest I know for a fact that alcohol should not be consumed at all, just like we should not be doing drogs.. the bible is clear on keeping a sober mind and any type of strong liquor or wine is just gonna doze you off as any type of drogs. Alcohol specifically IS a portal for demons, anger, rage, frustration and bitterness wether people wanna acklowledge it or not. Every type of unsobering affects everybody not the same, God is personal and so are these addictions/portals personal to each individual. Ultimately it stems from sin, wheter it has been a generational sin within the bloodline or one you started as a person on yourself (these actions and placements also have different affect on each individual) so it is important to seek God when dealing with any of these things and if the Holy Spirit don't convict you of any type of this stuff? Chiiiiiiiii....

[@cathygail9204]

My mother, who was an alcoholic, said alcohol is satan in liquid form.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Alcohol is very destructive

[@xyzjupxterr9743]

24:01 It's not worshiping idols. As catholics, we recognize the saints are NOT in a godly position as Jesus christ is, which is why we ask them to pray FOR us. As you see, we recognize the saints are in such a lower position than God because not even they can answer prayers. They are simply handing the prayer over to God, basically.

[@erikacampos1435]

1 Timothy 2:5 There is one God, and one mediator between God and man, CHRIST JESUS

[@victoriaaj758]

They’re dead. Don’t talk to dead people.. you would be a necromancer. Ask your brothers and sisters on this world to pray for you, but don’t ask those who are not in this world to pray for you..

[@xyzjupxterr9743]

@victoriaaj758 That isn't what the bible says. Which are Jesus's direct teachings, so I think I'm going to go along with what Jesus says and not what people have twisted it to be. Look at it this way. If someone were to ask you to pray FOR them, would that person also be "worshipping" you then? And before you say that the people on earth are different because they are not "dead" you would be mistaken because Ephesians 2:6 says that we, humans, have access to heaven because we are seated in heavenly places in Christ. We are seated with Christ, in heaven. So because we have access to heaven then we have access to the saints. All of the people who went to heaven are aware that we are here on earth. If your saying that they are "dead" then that means when you die you will also be "dead", right? Cuz your just a human like they were, right? NO, YOURE WRONG. IF YOU LIVE BY THE COMMANDMENTS AND BY GODS TEACHING YOU WILL GO TO HEAVEN, RIGHT? (My bad for the all caps I accidently pressed the button Lol) First corrinthians 12 The saints don't worry about people on earth anymore, really? (Luke 15: "There is rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents) (Hebrews 11-12: all of the saints in heaven surround us "we are surrounded by the witnesses" they are witnessing US) (Revelation 5:8 & 8:3) says the angels and the saints in heaven PRESENT the prayers of the saints ON EARTH (Aka. US) to GOD.

[@elaineorange]

You can pray to God directly, you don't need a mediator except Jesus Christ. Why are you thinking you need Saints praying for you?

[@xyzjupxterr9743]

That isn't what the bible says. Which are Jesus's direct teachings, so I think I'm going to go along with what Jesus says and not what people have twisted it to be. Look at it this way. If someone were to ask you to pray FOR them, would that person also be "worshipping" you then? And before you say that the people on earth are different because they are not "dead" you would be mistaken because Ephesians 2:6 says that we, humans, have access to heaven because we are seated in heavenly places in Christ. We are seated with Christ, in heaven. So because we have access to heaven, then we have access to the saints. All of the people who went to heaven are aware that we are here on earth. If you're saying that they are "dead" then that means when you die you will also be "dead", right? Cuz your just a human like they were, right? NO, right? First corrinthians 12 The saints don't worry about people on earth anymore, really? (Luke 15: "There is rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents) (Hebrews 11-12: all of the saints in heaven surround us "we are surrounded by the witnesses," they are witnessing US) (Revelation 5:8 & 8:3) says the angels and the saints in heaven PRESENT the prayers of the saints ON EARTH to GOD. Also, faith is not something that can be practiced on one's own. Sometimes, people can be intimidated by simply asking Jesus. So, asking saints such as Mary to present your prayers to HIM in HEAVEN (because they, the saints, are THERE according to the bible) can make it less "intimidating" per se. Now, you would be correct if you mean "worshipping" the saints as in bowing down and asking them to ANSWER our prayers. But never has the Catholic church ever believed Saints answer prayers. And before you say, "Oh, that's literally what you're doing because you're praying to them," then you would be incorrect, and you are ignorant or are just biased. I explained why earlier and there is alot of biblical evidence. But I will say that there are some ignorant Catholic people who do "worship" the saints as you say, and put them as the center of their life of faith, which shouldn't be done. Because Jesus (ahem aka the one who receives and answers our prayers) should always be our center.

[@dianeeckstorm8758]

I am a 74 yr young Christian female. Many years ago my life was so good, I had a happy marriage, my 16 yr old daughter was in a good place. I could not have asked for more or better. My husband and I both had great, fulfilling careers, we were very happy. We had just moved into a beautiful home and started decorating. I bought new furniture for my living room and since my decorations had an Asian theme, I purchased a large Buddha and an Asian statue that stood in the floor, about 3.5 ft tall, it probably was some form of god also. Almost from day one of bringing those things into my home, my life started turning around. I lost my job, my beautiful daughter was attacked by a boy from her school and she was brutally raped. My happy marriage started falling apart to the point of divorce. I had no idea why it was happening. Some 30 years later I rededicated my life to the Lord and lived a Christian life. My furniture was put into a storage facility and was vandalized everything that wasn’t destroyed was taken, so when I finally woke up and smelled the coffee, no one had to tell me, I realized that my God is a jealous God and He will not be second to any other god, even a false god!!! I have no idea where those idols ended up, but, I pray the thief didn’t put them in their home or sell them to some unsuspecting person. If I had it to do over, I would have broken them to bits, so no one else would live under that curse. I have since asked God’s forgiveness. I hope this comment helps someone from making that mistake. We have to be so careful in today’s world, there is so much false doctrine out there. Pray daily that Christ will give you a discerning spirit to keep you safe. God bless you all.

[@AngelCoyoteMusic]

Thank you for sharing your testimony. I'm sorry you experienced so much destruction in your life. I'm glad you got to the root of the issue. God bless!

[@kwkw5711]

I pray the effects of the locust years are in some way restored

[@ems5008]

How would God allow a daughter to be brutally raped because of the mistake of a parent. Much less a parent who at the time didn't know any better 🥺 These are the types of things I struggle with in Faith.

[@kwkw5711]

@@ems5008 dear father grant Diane more faith and confidence in you. Grant her a glimpse of your great love and mercy. Amen.

[@fayesheffield8405]

Amen! 🙏

[@ReeStanbrook]

I had the flower of life printed out and placed it under my bed for protection. Experienced the most traumatic nightmares. I threw it out as soon as I realised what I was involving myself in.

[@ritahiggins139]

A therapist can deal with deeper issues as your subconscious may have become threatened and revolted against it. Projection is 90% of nightmares and how you view the world. Plus if a family member hates you, they could have sent hate energy your way if you told them about the intention of it. Lastly, you have to see and acknowledge the "stuff" as it's driven away, and you could have experienced purging, and that's no picnic, but I wish you well, and always keep close to God in all things. Peace in Christ Jesus. Amen

[@gnarlydewd]

Lol physics Gave you nightmares that's funny.

[@glamuraiteam9851]

@@gnarlydewd lol

[@schlumbl84]

Dreams communicate deep issues, trauma, wounds, etc. Its possible that it triggered the bad dreams so you would've been able to look at those and activeiy heal them. Its calied shadow work and yes, it needs to hurt and looked at, so it can heal.

[@lacypages2263]

Hi! I just ran across your video and I completely understand where you are coming from! I was a witch for 27 years. TWENTY SEVEN YEARS. God started working in my to turn me toward him and I have not looked back. My first church service was Easter of last year and I was saved last August, baptized last month! Praise God! It didn't occur to me right away to dig deep to find these things, stumbling blocks, to throw away. The Holy Ghost convicted me one day and I was like a mad woman tearing my house apart looking for ANYTHING that did not serve the Lord. Let me tell you after 27years of collecting, that was a lot of stuff. I burned anything that would burn , all my books, cards, and notes and papers. I destroyed anything else that wouldn't. I felt freed to the utmost when I let these things go. Still finding things here and there too. I thank God everyday that He saved me. I love coming across people like you that have such a contrasting past to how they live now. I can really relate and feel like God will use our testimonies to help save more souls.

[@ShxdezOfNxe04]

Amen sister! Happy He has saved your life and soul. 😌

[@Ruocca]

HALLELUJAH!!! God is good 🔥🙏❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@MeederTom]

So funny I keep throwing away tarot card decks but new ones keep popping up in my home. How many of those did I own?! Haha

[@JNegron-mc6vt]

Easter is pagan and gives homage to the goddess of fertility. BE careful of celebrating pagan holidays.

[@krittikaghosh3548]

@@MeederTom what's wrong with tarot cards?

[@sarahmartin7987]

There's nothing wrong with having a yoga mat or blocks etc. I don't do yoga but I often use these tools for physiotherapy (which I need to do). I think it's kind of dangerous making people scared of things like that. Fair enough about symbols and stuff but a plain yoga mat is a sheet of foam to cushion your joints when stretching and exercising - which is very healthy! I don't believe God would want us to injure ourselves just because of fear of these sorts of items.

[@iamaaronisaiah]

I'm pretty sure that's not what she meant when she said to get rid of your yoga mats obviously she was implying to those people that were doing yoga before with having those yoga mats so it's better to get rid of them instead of being tempted into using it to do yoga again

[@SharronCarolina]

In my belief there's nothing wrong with yoga or meditation, as long you aren't worshipping other gods by doing it. When studying religion in college, I realized then that meditation practices in Buddha could be beneficial to your health. And no I'm talking about praying or worshipping Buddha. I'm talking about relaxing and clearing your head, there's nothing evil about that. I once heard someone say that when we pray that's us talking to God. When we meditate that's when we listen to God. We all have to do what we personally feel convicted to do.

[@iamaaronisaiah]

@@SharronCarolina as Christians we are supposed to meditate in prayer through the Holy Ghost in Jesus Christ's mighty name to Father God but when you're doing yoga in general you're doing the acts that literally came to be because of Hinduism.

[@iamaaronisaiah]

@@orangejuicethanks yes apologies that is what I mean, thank you

[@orangejuicethanks]

⁠​⁠@@SharronCarolinaI agree. Deep prayer feels the same as deep meditation. I think neuroscience has even shown they give the same benefits after doing brain scans on a older monk and a priest. I’m a big proponent of breathing meditation practice. Catholic also teaches different types (praying rosary, etc). I feel that it’s important to understand if your faith align with type of meditation by studying before practicing. I can understand why certain forms of meditation do not align with Christian faith & should be avoided. It’s important to be convicted in our faith but also see how there are meditation practices that don’t conflict with our faith. A lot of yoga in the states isn’t practiced with Hindu spiritual traditions. I feel like for Christians with low discernment, they say to avoid everything but there are secular yoga and meditation that’s done without any spiritual context/teachings that seems appropriate if it’s strengthening your relationship with God & not pulling you to focus on yourself as God/ other Gods.

[@shawncarroll1739]

Thanks! I sent your video to my unsaved daughter and prayerfully she’ll take to heart, with the Holy Spirit’s help, all that you preached against and purge herself of any and all of those satanic symbols, etc. Thank you my child for doing the Lord’s work! Your Brother in Christ, Shawn. Shalom!

[@elizabethsmith955]

Hello, I just wanted to ask how things are going and if maybe your daughter has changed?

[@kittenmimi5326]

Your daughter gon think you crazy

[@fayesheffield8405]

You are speaking the truth. I had a book that had symbols of evil. I placed it inside a large bucket outside to burn it. The book wouldn't burn. I kept trying to burn it. The bucket began to shake by it self. I was so scared! I ripped pages out of the book. I commanded that book to burn in Jesus name. The book began burning. Please believe this young lady. She's trying to help you. My comment is true. Nothing is worth keeping something that will open the door for evil to come like an invitation to evil spirits!

[@charlesamboy7287]

My wife says: "You are a good teacher using the Bible to back up your eleven points. This video will help people who are trying to leave worldly, demonic practices behind. Very enlightening."

[@eastmeetswest3330]

She doesn’t use the Bible one time in this whole video!

[@dogtail3937]

Wives are a pain in the a**

[@dogtail3937]

@@lordavalon3413 lol

[@eddie-zu7kg]

@arcturian starseed anything that is idolatry is idolatry. The "evil eye" isn't demonic simply because it has nothing to do with Christianity. It is demonic because it's a tool to take your faith away from God. It gives people the impression that God's protection isn't enough, and that they **must** wear this "evil eye" for safety and protection.

[@Ashley-og9ti]

​@eastmeetswest3330 um try again. Plenty of scriptures displayed across the screen . .

[@ollie6672]

Imagine invading someone else’s stuff and ripping it up just because you disagree, if you wanted him to get rid of it why not just Yk talk to him, communicate, communicating is the foundation of a relationship

[@BEWallard]

Right? I guess I better hide my stuff if she's coming over. Clearly she's okay with destroying the property of others if she deems it to be "not of God"

[@yourancientancestor]

I already wrote a comment about it but yeah that sounds like psychosis or delusion. If my partner did that to my art I'd be calling a psych ward

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

I agree. As a married couple, spouses need to communicate with each other. Her going behind his back and destroying his art wasn't cool. He became angry about what she did, causing dissension between them. Scripture tells us to approach one another if we believe sin is involved. Communication is everything in a marriage.

[@christinac5391]

She's protecting her family. I'm sure her husband sees she's right now.

[@jujuba9277]

Você não sabe se ela se comunicou com ele…

[@Carebearsied]

30 years ago when I was 16 years old, I was wearing a necklace and I don't remember what the symbol was that was on it. But I was at church and we had just finished praise and worship and I sat down and looked down at the floor and saw my charm on the floor but my necklace was still fully intact. Well after the service was over I took that outside and buried it. When the Lord wants us to get rid of things, sometimes He will let us really know like letting us come across these videos, having your charm fall off your necklace supernaturally. And it's not just get rid of things, but I've learned when the Lord speaks, it's time to listen 😊 God bless

[@lovetruth5518]

So true.✔👏 I had a EXORSUM and have crucifixes, some Christians think its wrong. I tell you the demons hate the crucifix.

[@lanarey2669]

How do you know it was the Lord?

[@mellowsoundspectrum]

I bought what I thought was a silver cross at a church sale and a wiccan friend at school explained that it was a magical object!! It was shapped like an addtition sign with little natural stones. I wrapped it in a napkin and threw it away.

[@hailimmaculateheart2346]

Well for me, every time one of my religious items fall or break, things start going very badly in my life. It’s the devil that’s fighting me

[@nancysilverman495]

Amen!

[@zlatte2594]

I used to work at a grocery store and one of our regular customers was a known witch. Whenever she came through one of our lines she would either try to put her hands on our hands or come up next to us and put her hands on our shoulders and we learned to avoid her and step away from her when she tried to do that period I always prayed for God's protection against her schemes and I rebuked any evil spirits coming from her. She truly gave me the creeps. She looked like a normal sweet lady but when she started talking I knew there was something not right about her. If she disagreed with somebody in our line she would tell them she was going to put a curse on them. I thank the Lord for protecting me from her.

[@bettylew2231]

Oh my goodness that's crazy spooky!! That's could you prayed & rebuked that wicked witch. Wow, that's good to know when you said she looked nice. You just never know & she was a witch. I'd freak if I ever saw or encountered one. But as Christians that's what we're to do. Be string in our faith & God & fight these evil things or satan!!!!

[@zlatte2594]

@@divine2297 yes we were all careful around her.

[@softaudio4942]

she put hand on other shouder to steal their blessing (good energy/luck/ as they call it) it could be financial/love/health blessing. God give people different blessing depend on his will (and it always good) but some people unhappy with what they get and decide to steal from other. Before I didn't have Holy spirit in me, every time witches put hand on my shoulder, I had to put my hand back on theirs to break the energetic chain they created to steal my blessing. With time they learn that I know their tricks, and they only put their hands on my shoulder from behind when I look away. But with the Holy spirit, there are not many things they can do. Thanks God.

[@ability.fe6]

Lmao

[@TheITdifference]

lmao this will be me as an old lady just to scare weird religious people 😂 this comment section is comical

[@paulineholland9901]

Thank you for that. Many many years ago when our children were young (I’m 71), we went to Egypt where I had always secretly wanted to go. How we got there was amazing. We had a wonderful time, the people were so kind and helpful and we ended up in a papyrus shop. One of the paintings was so beautiful and called “the river of life”, nothing outwardly offensive. Long story short it was on our lounge wall and of course everyone admired it. Then some years later we had a physical manifestation of a demon which was attacking our daughter. Help! The church sent a man who had been doing “house cleaning”, for many years. He walked in the door and took one look at the painting and told me to take it off the wall now. I got up on the sofa and as I reached for the painting it came off the wall at me! Even took some plaster off the wall. I got a very big freight. Each of our three children had been given a papyrus with their names supposedly written on them. I had bought a translation of the words, not one read the names or made any sense. I was a new Christian at this point and thought no more about it. He told me to rip up the papyruses and I couldn’t- they physically burnt my hands. There were several other things that needed to go including a 9ct gold ring with a beautiful citrine stone. All of these things cost a lot of money and didn’t manifest immediately but over time. It took 3 days to get rid of this big ugly demon that was sitting in my daughter’s room. I can’t answer why it took so long but I looked it in the eye and knew my ministry. Please listen to what this beautiful young lady has said. Yoga in particular is such an in thing and is the biggest deception of all. Since this I have been used by God to do house cleaning here in South Africa and when I’ve visited the UK. The Bible says “my people perish through lack of knowledge”. If you have watched this video and ignore what she has said then I’m very sorry for you. The price you pay is high. I know. Love and blessings in Jesus Christ’s name.

[@Anonymous-yz6iv]

I dont believe those are the reasons why there would be a demon or attack. The thoughts and intentions within the heart and mind could be the cause of the attack. God did not create Crystal's or papyrus tree paper to be used for evil. None of what you or any other Christian's are claiming are true or make any logical or spiritual sence. Crystal's have a natural healing ability. There is nothing evil with Crystal's that grow from the ground. Also meditation is simply focusing the mind on something in a peaceful state of mind in a quiet place. Meditation on a beautiful thought, a poem, a picture of heaven or the Angel's in your mind is just a example of holy things that is not evil or sinful. This woman is spreading false man made information that has nothing to do with serving god. I reported her video as spam and misleading. It's sad, there is so much false man made teachings such as what this woman is preaching. And how the ENERGIES in our bodies are being seen as evil, when everyone in the world was created with energy systems in the body that keep the organs going for survival, is seen now as demonic and evil. Chakras are energy systems we are all born with. There is a giant lack of information and knowledge this woman does not have, as many Christians assume that in which is holy and godly is evil and demonic in their eyes. The body is the Temple of life. I knew a false apostle who tried shutting down the Kundalini energy systems within each person. It's the connection within all the body parts from the Pineal Gland and Pituitary gland that creates what's called A Natural oil and a body part that is the shape of a eye, and it's all connected to the spinal cord and without it nobody would have spiritual abilities and we would all be dead. People who say they are coming out of the new age and into Jesus Christ are spreading a lot of misinformation from not having studied how the human body works, throughout other religions. None of it is evil, demonic or a sin. But there are people who shake sometimes beacuse they are not taking care of their energy points and centers in the body correctly, and than they assume they are being attacked by a demon, having no understanding or knowledge on what is actually happening to them. All yoga is is stretching to get blood flow and for the muscles to heal, nobody has to do any chanting and nobody needs to call on any other gods or demons to do stretching or exercising. Shaking from the Kundalini or from yoga is from lack of water. I've done my research.

[@calicons3]

Great testimony! This is the stuff people need to know. And, yes, yoga poses are salutations to the sun god, so God's people should stay away from it. Thanks for sharing it

[@lorettawinters3872]

Amen Sister. You have to be careful what you bring into your life. Blessings

[@michaelogunniwa1497]

Thanks for the eye opener comment sir

[@evelynnicholl5366]

I know a few people who had Egyptian pictures in their houses & ornaments & theyve had accidents , illnesses & even worse stuff

[@vitoriawortman5146]

Quick question about not having statues of angels or saints: If it's sinful, why does God command the Israelites to build the ark of the covenant with two cherubims (aka, angels) made of gold on the ends of the mercy seat. Exodus 25: 17-20: "You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold; two and a half cubits shall be its length and a cubit and a half its width. And you shall make two cherubim of gold; of hammered work you shall make them at the two ends of the mercy seat. Make one cherub at one end, and the other cherub at the other end; you shall make the cherubim at the two ends of it of one piece with the mercy seat. And the cherubim shall stretch out their wings above, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and they shall face one another; the faces of the cherubim shall be toward the mercy seat." If having statues of angels was a sin, God is either commanding the Israelites to sin, meaning He is collaborating in sin, or having statues of angels wasn't a sin before, but is now, to which I would say, show me the verse in the Bible. As a side note, praying to saints in the Catholic tradition is asking for their intercession, asking them to pray for us, just like we would ask other people to pray for us, not worshipping them. We have statues and icons of saints because it reminds us of how God's holiness worked in them, reminds us to aspire to be obedient to God as they were, and gives us a window into Heaven.

[@Grond605]

Please indulge me on what you just ingested to make you talk like this. You don’t make sense

[@DoveDescendingMusic]

Do you notice the difference between who told the Israelites to make the Ark of the Covenant, and who told you to pray to saints for intercession? There is no direct instruction/recommendation or requirement to pray via Mary, or the saints in the Bible. The Ark of the Covenant meant the physical presence of God with them, wherever they went. They didn't worship the Ark itself, but it was God who gave it it's wonder, not the Ark itself. When you pray to the saints/Mary, who answers back to you? Is it God, or do the saints come back to you with answers/results? In my view, if someone puts anything before God, other than Jesus and the Holy Spirit, you leave room for something else to interfere with your connection with God (I fail at this sometimes too, when it comes to entertainment, music, life choices etc, I am just as accountable). As I used to be in New Age circles until Jesus delivered me. It is very similar to saying "If I hold onto this crystal, then I will get X,Y,Z". I am intending that I need that crystal/object before I can receive something. Which is technically the same as putting faith in that object to bring me closer to the desired outcome, it then becomes a hindrance, and a needless object, but opens the door for un-clean spirits and misinterpretation. So, I would also relate that to someone praying to a "saint" before reaching out to Jesus, as they do not have faith enough in Jesus, so they will ask someone else to go on their behalf. You end up having more contact with "Saints" and "Mary" than direct relation with Jesus. In the New Testament, we don't see the poor, the ill, the sinner following Mary or the apostles? They are all seeking Jesus for their healing and to learn from Him directly, this is why I find it difficult to accept why Catholic tradition is adamant that you should pray through Mary and the saints, as it requires "tradition" or extra-Biblical sources to be justified in Catholicism. I dearly love and respect all those who practice btw, it's the deception and misleading doctrines I am against. Jesus died on the cross for you personally, God wants that relationship with you directly, not through someone/something else, He made that possible through Jesus, taking that punishment for us on the cross, so when you believe, the Holy Spirit will dwell within you and keep you on the narrow path. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and nobody goes to the Father except through Him. We are saved by His grace, through faith alone. Not with the additional need to "do" anything or ask anyone on our behalf. Does that make sense?

[@kateuli8481]

Intercessory prayer, for one another, not just us to Jesus (old Testament didn't know Him yet) is ALL Over the Bible. We Are meant to ask faith peers and family, etc to Pray for Us. That's all any involvement with praying to saints is, intercessory. "PRAY FOR US" It is NOT praise Or worship Of them - those are for God alone. It is asking for them to pray for Us. Do you imply praise or Worship towards a faith peer or family member when you ask them to pray for you?🤔 Without an understanding of the Communion of Saints, its hard to comprehend what that means, exactly. With immediate judgement after death, that means immediate admittance into heaven, purgatory, or hell. Our souls don't just chill in nowhere land til the 2nd coming, we get judged immediately after death, our individual judgements. The Mass judgement occurs at the 2nd coming, the end of new souls coming into existence, the end of individual judgements, everyone is Only in heaven or hell after that. To speak to keeping Marian or Saint pictures and statues is akin to keeping photos of family and friends in order to remember them and pray for them or ask their intercession for us (if they're in heaven, they'd be wonderful crusaders to our cause in front of God Himself, right?) There is NO WORSHIP of any saint of angel, they are as reminders to us to how best live our lives, trusting God, and ask for their prayers - the actual soul itself - no one believes the Statue or Picture hears you. This means that souls deemed not only already in heaven, but that they Do intercede on our behalf (with approved miracles to solidify that understanding), Must be cognizant of us and united with us in some way - that soul Cannot he in nowhere land. It IS, therefore, suitable to ask for them to plead our cause to God in His Presence. ALSO, please don't forget where the compilation and approval of the first Bible came from. It's the same authority that professes"the Communion of saints" in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. If you're accepting the Bible as a source, you HAVE to be approving of the same authority that Jesus gave to His Rock (and successors) and all things that he proclaims "loosed and bound".

[@kateuli8481]

​@DoveDescendingMusic the Ark of the Covenet had God's presence within That place - not within Them, else why create a physical golden box? want what that True Presence means for us believers Now? Look to a Tabernacle in a Catholic Church. The true Manna from heaven resides there. The one who died upon the Miraculous wood, wood upon which HE Saved us The one who is the Word itself made Flesh. It's not about US, it's about the reverence due to Him.

[@kateuli8481]

​@@DoveDescendingMusicwhen one prays an intercessory prayer - a soul in heaven or purgatory or a soul still on earth - they're asking GOD for His answer to said prayer - it's God who does the answering. It is inferred that they go to Him on our Behalf. Through their intercession to Him, there have been proven results with scrutinized miracles. It's then understood that they Do find favor with God on our behalf, as they MUST be in heaven. Study the Communion of Saints, it's in the Creeds. That might help make it more clear

[@kaielyse9313]

I’m a new believer. Sometimes I feel like a revolving door. I get rid of things that I believe are not of God, then later on I start doubting my life and what I believe in, then I accumulate more things, come back to God, throw them out, etc. I also tend to hoard some things so throwing out anything in general can be a challenge. Sometimes I wonder if I pushed myself away from God because I got too carried away with trying to do the right thing, realizing that is a very high standard to set for myself. Now, I’m trying to be more patient with myself and trying to learn about God in an authentic way and not falling into a frenzy. Anyway, I enjoyed this video; thanks for sharing.

[@Ruocca]

Hey Kai 👋 Thanks for sharing your struggle. Keep praying and keep reading the word of God. You cannot drink from the cup of demons and off the Lord. You have to choose one. 1 Corinthians 10:21Choose today whom you shall serve. Joshua 24:15 God cares about you and loves you but you have to put in the steps to beat good fruit in keeping with repentance Matthew 3:8

[@chioma2844]

i understand what you mean of going in weird circles- there was a time in my life where I exclusively stopped listening to secular music and I remember deleting each song from my playlist that was secular and it was hard, (especially because secular music is like everywhere even if your not playing it yourself). But then I slowly overtime loss the conviction and started listening to secular music, I pick and choose- but I got deeper into it, now I don't listen to much music cause of storage space-I only listen to Florence Pugh's songs and covers now-but that was mainly because of my limited storage lol) looking back I don't think I was the best version of myself when l didn't listen to secular music -I think i was-well i was very judgmental of people and now i see that could be a religious spirit. So I agree with you in trying to learn about God in an authentic way and not falling into a frenzy and being patient with yourself!

[@kaielyse9313]

@@Ruocca thank you. I will start doing that.

[@kaielyse9313]

@@chioma2844 yea I also went through something similar with music. I deleted a lot of ungodly music. Some people say even gospel music can still present the same issues because some of the gospel artists aren’t keeping God as the main focus. Idk, I don’t know anyone’s heart. I will leave that to them and God, and pray for discernment for myself. Can I live a life without music? I love music. But then I wondered if I love music more than I love God. Im taking a look at any idols in my life and trying to focus on what’s most important. So, I’m just going to continue on my journey and seek God the best way I can.

[@greebo9859]

Me too! Glad not to be alone!

[@queenieburgers50]

This is wild. I cannot believe you destroyed his artwork without speaking to him first and asking him to consider to get rid of it himself. That is crossing boundaries and not okay to do to others belongings. It should've been his choice to eventually come to after conversation about it, not yours. Also, people need medication, whether herbal or pharmaceutical, people need that for their mental and physical health problems. Meditation has been good for improving my focus, anxiety and grounding me when I'm dissociating, when I finally tried it and realized how helpful it is, I was irritated that so many Christians told me it was bad and I just believed them for so many years.

[@vaderladyl]

Indeed.

[@cabbagecrosby1993]

It is bad, you should only meditate on the Lord and scripture! Don’t empty your mind for demons to have access to you, that is foolish. God is the only peace. Find a healthy outlet to help you. Not Bethel “church” music either, that’s not real Christian music, hymns are real biblical music. Please do research and learn to discern better!😢

[@queenieburgers50]

@@cabbagecrosby1993 Meditation has helped me with trauma, anger, anxiety, grief and obsessive thoughts, it's helped me with my pain. Of course I turned to God and scripture. Many things can have demons enter, alcohol, reading, watching TV, and what do you do if it happens? Reject it in Jesus's name. I have nothing to fear from meditating.

[@Jasmine-gw1uw]

@Queenie Burgers Yeah im with you here

[@scholasticbookfair.]

@@queenieburgers50 Sorry you can't just look over the roots of meditation. They're not Godly. Eastern meditation doesn't belong in the heart of life of any Christian. Everyone has trauma. There are other ways to deal with said traumas.

[@theresamarie6258]

Hello. I definitely agree with some of the things that you mentioned. I only found out recently that dream catchers are not a good thing to have around a Christian home. I had one in my room for my entire childhood just as a decoration. I ended up getting rid of it. I do want to give you some info about statues of Jesus’ mother Mary and Saint statues. I am Catholic and know that it is a misconception that Catholics pray to statues, Mother Mary and the Saints. Nothing could be farther from the truth. We have statues of Jesus, Mary and the Saints not to worship them as idols, but rather to remind us that we should be holy like they are. We also do not pray to Mother Mary and the Saints. Rather, we ask them to pray for us like we ask friends and family to pray for us. I say all of this in love. Your video was meant to share wisdom with the information given. I also hope to share some wisdom with the information that I am giving. God bless you!

[@AnaRamirez-is8yy]

Thank you for explaining that here. Good to know that there's many if us that understand this. Thank you to this young lady coming out to all and opening the eyes of many who, by not knowing, worship and or have objects, items statues that contaminate their homes and spirit with the evil one.

[@hailimmaculateheart2346]

Beautifully said! God bless you immensely ❤

[@thereserivera7691]

Thank you Theresa Marie for giving the correct explanation of statues & saints & other holy reminders & asking for prayers from our loved ones who have passed on to heavenly bliss & our blessed mother, Mary, & saints. God bless us all.& Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@desirayarmstrong2025]

As a Catholic myself I have to respectfully disagree with you in regards to the statues. While you may use it as a reminder, I’ve been to Catholic Churches where there are kneeling bars built into the railing that’s right in front of the statue. It’s something that has really bothered me the past few years. And we can’t ignore the fact that in Exodus 20:4, it states “ 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”

[@theresamarie6258]

@@desirayarmstrong2025 thank you so much for being respectful in your response. Yes, there are kneelers in front of statues in churches. I personally kneel before statues in churches in prayer not because I am praying to the statue but because it helps me to concentrate on prayer by seeing the face of Jesus, Mother Mary, etc. If we are not supposed to make ourselves any images of anything of heaven, earth, or in the water, than as Christians we should not have any pictures of family, friends or pieces of artwork of any kind as well. We have to look at verses in the Bible in the correct context. If you continue to read into Exodus 20: 5 it says in relation to creating images “You shall not bow down to them or serve them...” In the Catholic Church we do not bow down and serve the holy images in our homes and churches just like one would not bow down and serve a picture of a family member or a piece of artwork. We bow down and serve God alone. The holy images are a reminder of holiness and can help us concentrate in prayer. I am so glad that we can have a charitable conversation about this. God bless!

[@WozzyWatkins]

I, an Orthodox Christian, will never stop praying to Theotokos (the mother of God). I ask her, in prayer, to pray for me. Just like how you ask someone to pray for you. Is she not alive in heaven? Did God lie to humanity when he said eternal life?

[@Loverof_christ99]

The mother of God is Mary and we aren’t supposed to pray to her. Just pray to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit it’s idol worship if you pray to her “But you are my witnesses, O Israel!” says the LORD. “You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God. There is no other God- there never has been, and there never will be. Isaiah 43:10

[@WozzyWatkins]

@@Loverof_christ99 Have you ever asked someone to pray for you?

[@vkhiev]

Mary did not create God! The only Mediator is Jesus Christ!

[@Loverof_christ99]

@@WozzyWatkins yes an we can pray between ourselves, but you can’t ask Mary or another saint to pray for you, veneration of any kind on any level is idolatry 1 Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,” Mediator meaning someone that can pray for you and speak on your behalf to God

[@cliffpatt4325]

​@Loverof_chrisst99 😅😅😅😅 So Jesus being God prays for you loll u ignoramus.

[@Jonsmama1]

I just threw a Dream Catcher that I’ve had in my drawer for many years. About a year ago I brought it out of my drawer and put it a container on my dresser even though I’m a Native American I never felt right hanging it up. It was given to my son and had a nice sentiment on the back of the card that described what a dream catcher is for. But after seeing this video, and saying to myself if you mention a dream catcher then I’ll know that I need to let it go even though it was beautifully made. I started to remove the leather around the ring, because it is very nice leather and I I could use it, but the Lord convicted me to throw it all away. Maybe I’ll sleep better now.

[@hannepinkava2522]

We in the group Sewing for Native Nations don't use fabrics, etc with dream catchers, owls, reptiles etc on. Thou the rules varies from tribe to tribe we just want to make sure we don't send something offensive to them. There is a Christian Native American kids school that gets made in Asia Dream catchers Christmas ornaments. Hm.🤔 I haven't had a Christmas tree up for some years. Christmas has become so commercelite these days. And I don't want to have anything with Halloween to do. Satan Worshippers' day.

[@bmoremom8458]

I call those nightmare catchers. The majority of these folk trinkets, jewelry, art is hexed, so you invite the enemy to hurt your household. Remember unbelievers in less fortunate communities can hate Christian tourists.

[@omidee2926]

@@bmoremom8458 very good point. Thank you🌷

[@keh-dalia809]

If you read the so called legend about how the dream catcher came to be, you'll find that it is supposedly "spider medicine", the story goes something like, a woman was traveling in the desert and dying of thirst, and supposedly she sees this spider who starts talking to her... and I don't remember all the story, but some how the spider heals her, and saves her life, whatever whatever.... and you know that was a demon talking to her. Dream catchers are demonic through and through!

[@barbaracrain2975]

I HAD A DREAM CATCHER ALSO BUT IT KEPT FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW!! THE LORD GIVES US SIGNS!! 🙏🙏

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

This last month I was convicted about a butter knife (of all the things) because it belonged to a dead relative who was into the occult. Amazingly when I decided to get rid of it, I was miraculously gifted a butter knife that had no association . Now that had to be God.

[@hailimmaculateheart2346]

That is really amazing

[@evelynnicholl5366]

Yes Def

[@dogtail3937]

I would rather it were only butter

[@effieinglish]

Knives, even butter knives, are used in candle rituals very often, so it might not just be that it belonged to an occultist. It's a good thing you listen to the inner promptings of the Holy Ghost. 💙

[@AC-qz3uj]

But what if your relative impersonated God and gifted you a truly haunted one? Just asking?

[@reneehailey4462]

My grandfather and great grandfathere were in a secret society. I ended up with their paraphernalia. When I became a Christian God put a woman in my life that taught me about the occult and why I needed to rid myself of thoes items. We were already having marriage problem connected to demons. Satan fought me hard trying to get me to not burn these items. But once they were we were free of demons for quite some time. They were definitely a door.

[@shellyedwards454]

It’s so crazy I thought I had gave away everything new age years ago crystals , jewelry, gratitude/ manifest journals, but this weekend I happened to be in my restroom and boom I instantly looked at my sink and I had two lil Buddha heads on them. I never knew they were Buddha heads because I never practiced Buddhism before. I just bought them years ago for aesthetic purpose for a relaxation vibe God will open your eyes if you ask him to. I thank God for his Grace I immediately through them out it’s so crazy how we can over look things it’s been in my new home for over a year now so mind blowing.

[@Dian-pi2gh]

Me too what a waste of money 😭 but glad I get rid of it

[@larinhaa_booksandgospel]

gratitude journals?!

[@mariecusick9513]

What is wrong with gratitude journals?

[@JoeWells-gq4jm]

Every one White And Black Are so so so so Afraid But Me Why I Did Deep Research on Dreadlocks They Came From Hindu gods In India And Ancestrial God's in Africa And Egyptian gods In Egypt um my spelling So I Prayed And Asked God Is this Hair Portles for Demons Yes They Are Why do you Think Blacks are Killing Each Other for No Reason O God O God O my God😢😢😢😮😮

[@MissNaomiCharlotte]

I have had to get rid of so many items that my husband and I had accumulated over the years thinking that they were harmless. I feel so much better after knowing my home is filled with only the Holy Spirit. I got rid of movies, games, ornaments, movie paraphernalia, jewelry, clothing and some gifts.

[@amandahudson1331]

NO!!!! OTHER SPIRIT!! BUT THE SPIRIT OF THE TRUE LIVING GOD SHALL RULE & REIN OVER YOU & YOUR FAMILY IN THE NAME OF JESUS

[@willworkforyarn4893]

In actuality, it is also a sin to just have too much stuff in general! God expects us to be more frugal with our money. I know I have way more stuff than I need and will ever use. Things just accumulate because we are so busy in our lives.

[@lisawitkowsky4371]

An object in itself is not evil or harmful. Look instead to the heart and mind of the onlooker, and his or her intentions for the object’s use.

[@Grond605]

What about his Bugatti watch? Did you throw that away too?

[@RadioPsychicAstrologyByPepper]

As a Catholic myself, I want to clarify that saints aren't specifically prayed to nor is Mary as if in the place of Christ or His father. Saints are more like... Mascots for lack of a better word. They're people who most likely had a specific challenge when they were alive that they fought temptation or loneliness or any of a series of things and then persevered or died because they were told to deny Jesus and they refused and thus we're martyred. They're a way of saying that this person was a teenager who wanted to battle for God, she dressed like a boy to sneak in the battle and she fought for the Church and they burned her at the stake.. (st Joan of arc) my favorite one was an Italian in the middle ages named peregrine who was down right dismissive and mocking to the church in his wild youth. Then he was afflicted with a cancerous lesion on his lower leg and he had a vision of Christ who came down off the crucifix and became life size and touched the wound healing it. He changed his ways and repeated and the first time I noticed anything about him the name caught my attention because my uncle's roommate worked in building downtown where a nest with a newly hatched flock of peregrine falcons had been found and nobody knew how to keep from disturbing them long enough to mature. So I prayed about the birds to God and thy did make it. But when my mom had a breast cancer, I used the image of Jesus healing St Peregrine thus converting him to witness for Christ til his final day I felt like that was something I could focus on while praying about my mom. If you can turn an angry mocking man into a soldier of Christ just think of what you might do for my mom's tumor? And Christ healed her. She died of cancer eventually but over 30 years later at 79 years old. I'm not sure about any angel statues though. Sometimes people top the Christmas tree with them but I guess my family was more of a gold tinsel star family.

[@Homarahao]

I as well am catholic and I find it a little offensive, I think she should remember that we don’t pray or worship them. We just honor them for loving their church and show us how to live a more Christian life.

[@carystayner-l3z]

I appreciate your comment and thumb's up, but Ruocca is ultimately correct on this one, imo.

[@AI-hx3fx]

Agreed, as a Catholic as well. It's all visual reminders and far from the biblical notion of idols to whom one ascribes false attributes like life and power. They are statues that aid in prayer, and in focusing on God.

[@Amorriii]

Read the 3rd commandment (btw in the catholic bible it is removed)

[@janeslater8004]

@@Amorriii the bible has been corrupted many many times and mistranslated.including king james which removed 13 books

[@morninglynn6281]

I never even got the chance ask him this. A year ago I was doing the dishes in my kitchen and suddenly he said "go through your house and remove every sugar skull." I said "..OK...? Why?" "They are used to decorate altars all over the world that are not to me." I never knew that. I don't live near Mexico or a Latin American area and I had no idea. I looked it up later after I had obeyed and found it was absolutely true!

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

Wow my co worker has one on their desk.

[@annagutierrez4373]

@@brattygoblin125 same here that I get so discouraged and very sad. Like doesn't He want to speak to me, love, I'm I not worthy to speak to

[@tomolyn8108]

@@brattygoblin125 for me it has Helped to Listen to my *GUT* (Holy Spirit Gut) "out of your *BELLY* shall flow Rivers Of Living Water". HE Lives in The Temple Of GOD, and HE Leads us, and Guides us into ALL TRUTH. We know that HOLY SPIRIT Is THE WONDERFULLLLLLL COUNSELOR- as HE HELPS us with HIS HOLY POWER and UNFAILING L O V E...💞🕊

[@pattrell5257]

What is a sugar skull?!

[@kathryninouye9599]

@@pattrell5257 the day of the dead. Nov.1st. Museums make these as an art project. Sugar is mixed with water. Pressed into skull mold.

[@yokobono3324]

An idol is worshiped, a statue of Mary is venerated. This was sorted out once and for all at the Second Council of Nicaea. Protestants continue to claim some sort of special supernatural knowledge of the intentions of Catholics. You have no place to define my acts of devotion, they are between me and God alone. Showing respect to The Blessed Virgin and asking for the intercessory prayer TO GOD from one who LIVES IN CHRIST is not idolatry. I'm so tired of these pathetic, intellectually dishonest, uncharitable and unchristian claims from protestants. These are your fruits, and they are rotten.

[@LaMach420]

It's one thing to venerate, however and I know cause I grew up catholic, people pray to mother Mary. She is just a woman, the best there is but a woman none the less with no super natural power whatsoever. Christians are supposed to pray to the creator himself. We dont pray to prophets, why pray to Mary?

[@xyzjupxterr9743]

@LaMach420 I do not know what kind of catholics you have met or what type of prayer you are referring to. But in case you are referring to the rosary, you would be incorrect that catholics are praying TO Mary. You see, in spanish, we say "ruega por nosotros" for each bead in between the mysteries. And, in case you don't know, "ruega por nosotros" is translated to "Pray for us because we are in desperate need" (ruega litterally means beg). We are asking Mary to beg her son Jesus Christ/God for OUR prayers to be answered. In no way, shape, or form, do we ever ask Mary herself to answer our prayers... however, I would like to clarify that there are some ignorant people in the Catholic church, and every church for that matter. There are also people who are clueless and don't understand and do "worship" Mary, as you say. (I know because in my culture, I have seen this ALOT). However, this IS indeed incorrect. You are right about that. However, that is not what is supposed to be done at all. Just want to clarify. All in all, we simply ask Mary to pray FOR us, to beg christ Jesus/God for mercy on our sins on OUR BEHALF. She does NOT answer prayers, so why would we pray TO her. We ask her to pray for us because we believe she is in the presence of God, living, and she is capable of that much, and she loves us as a heavenly mother. Mary is set apart from the prophets just for being the mother of Christ. That's how much Jesus respects and loves his mother. She is not in the position of other saints.

[@veradux5580]

​@LaMach420 you said "[Mary] is a woman with no super natural power nonetheless.. " ".. we don't pray to the prophets, do we?" Consider the practice in some churches where people pray over other people, perhaps seeking the intercession of the Holy Spirit or praying that the Holy Spirit do some work in the person being prayed for Would we say that the people praying are the ones doing the healing? No, we would rightly attribute any consequence of the prayer to Jesus Christ our Lord and the Holy Spirit working THROUGH the person who is praying on the person's behalf. Does this mean that the person, who has sought intercession from his fellow brothers and sisters has SINNED, because he hasn't gone straight to Jesus Christ in prayer? Not in the slightest! Many times in Scripture we are implored to pray together and intercede for one another! I'm sorry I can't provide any scripture on this but if you ask me to provide some I will gladly. In the same way, when people pray to Mary, they pray for her INTERCESSION in the same way one would ask a friend to pray for you! Here's the thought you really ought to consider: Is Mary alive, and able to intercede in the same way my best friend in front of me can intercede? Or is she dead and my pleas are falling on deaf ears, when I could instead seek intercession from someone who is alive and well? I believe that the lack of belief in the saints being alive in heaven, and Mary for that matter is the real bone of contention for protestants. Not this 'oh no you worship Mary that's awful!' straw man that comes from ignorance.

[@celinechauvet1067]

Thank you for this video ! I have been in the new age during about 20 years. When I came to Christ, i threw away mountains of that spiritual stuff. The more powerful effect i experimented was when a CD containing both indian music with tibetan trumps was destroyed in front of me : something get out of my belly very powerfully. God bless you !

[@TheDAP8576]

Interesting...

[@charissekauhn3130]

I was getting dressed one day for a special meeting so I picked out a shirt that is adorable that I have worn several times. It has a hippie feel to it and it is sooooo cute. As I was getting it out, suddenly a section of the intricate pattern of the shirt just absolutely jumped out at me and its like I saw it for the first time. It was the eqyptian eye of horus! I was absolutely mortified and in total disbelief that I have had this shirt in my possession for so long and somehow never saw this evil occult symbol right there cleverly worked into the busy design of the garment. Be careful that you know what you are wearing! Why? Because the message that we send out with our clothing is important-I hope nobody ever noticed that horrible eye and just never said anything but secretly wondered if I was actually a Christian. The bible says we are to be careful not to cause other people to stumble. Also what kind of evil was I passively alowing in my life by having that symbol in my closet? The makers of such items are counting on our ignorance to help them spread their agenda and to unknowingly invite evil in. Really LOOK at your clothes especially, make sure there's nothing hidden in plain sight! BTW, I went straight to the garbage and threw that shirt away!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you doing?

[@Zelphraeya]

I've been doing what I would call a spiritual cleanse or declutter and can relate. I went through all kinds of things, but it surprised me when I felt the need to get rid of some of my favorite shirts that I had worn for years. It's a process, but it's good.

[@marciathehooligan9967]

Thank you for sharing this 👍

[@webster8178]

I got rid of a DVD that we were going to add to our Christmas party raffle prizes. I know I did the right thing! No one needs to be subjected to that evil on my way from the garage I tripped and hit my head on the corner of my bumper, honestly it felt like someone put their foot out to cause me to fall. I ended up in the ER, the doctor claims that I was lucky, no broken bones only a contusion, “not lucky, just Blessed doc! Never fell on that cement, ever…The Lord and my 👼🏽 kept my feet from falling ❣️

[@NusaColeman]

You know the Christian mythology is ripped of from the Egyptian mythology right? Horus was also born of a virgin mother, Auset. His father was the creator Ra, and he's also the Sun as well as son of a god. Same time of year, also a male sky god like Jesus of Nazareth, except not a schizophrenic communist who wanted to cause problems to the roman empire. Did you know Jesus was one of hundreds of crucified Jews who claimed to be the son of the god of thr Torah? Each time one popped up he was crucified. Jesus gained a huge following, incited vandalism and civil disobediance and refused to honor the Roman gods so they made an example of him.

[@starfirefibi6861]

the phone you cant put down is an idol

[@wrwb2012]

imagine the time attention and energy getting finding and using a phone...

[@caveman3021]

In my opinion cell phones are more evil than any Ouija board could ever hope to be😳

[@patriciaw4270]

@@caveman3021 well it depends on how you use them. It's like you say a knife is bad...

[@TheDAP8576]

Very true, but it can, in turn, be used to pray and glorify God in the right manner.

[@johannedillworth7413]

I phones are demon portals. So enjoy your demon portal while you trash Catholics

[@briannahickey2941]

I just wanted you to know that I felt very convicted by the Holy Spirit in the middle of your video and threw away 4 items I hadn’t fully realized were unholy. I came back when I was done and finished your video! Thank you! ❤

[@celenadesilva9848]

It is written you must never worshipp idols that's simple Mary is dead waiting on a resurrection also so be wise people don't invite demons Mary is a stone read the commandment also pslams one fifteen

[@serenearana128]

What were the items?

[@thekingschild2116]

Praise God!

[@SerafinaStickers]

@@thekingschild2116 i did the same thing!

[@marlaroberts2087]

Great video; I can’t wait to share with my loved ones! My mom and I were both “new age”. She was a staunch “Course of Miracles” believer. A book I quickly threw away after she passed. Thankfully, we both came to the saving knowledge of Jesus. I am so grateful He didn’t give up on us! My mom thought she was so right; satan is such a deceiver!! Thank you for sharing this life saving information! God bless you

[@ameyeuropact]

I threw away my tarot card collection, beads and crystals, mandala coloring books, yoga cards and books. I still need to throw away my mandala tapestries, my yoga mat and somethings that were given to me by someone who I now know practices witchcraft.

[@zoestouffer4066]

I’m convinced this woman would’ve been someone that was okay with burning a woman alive for being a “witch” back in the day. This is literally psychotic.

[@mryan4452]

If you believe in religion enough you'd do almost anything.

[@mryan4452]

@Potatoes always take care to guard against the religious particularly the devoutly religious, if left alone they'll be trying to control free speech, seeking to undermine science, trying to control society, even imprisoning and engaging in wars. Live and let live is a statement that cannot unfortunately be applied to religions.

[@Helene_dc]

Exactly, this is scary. And most of the comments too... I own some objects from different religions or beliefs around the world (Ganesh statue, Shinto ema tablets, Bouddha amulets, dreamcatcher, Kachina doll...). I have huge respect for them, they remind me that beliefs are universal and don’t belong to just one religion.

[@vaderladyl]

You bet. Typical raving crazy Christian.

[@vaderladyl]

@@Helene_dc This video is hugely disrespectful towards other beliefs.

[@lolafiiona7014]

Maybe you should look into the early church fathers to understand why Mary is so important. We ask for her intersession to pray for us. We do not pray to the saints. We ask them to intercede for us and pray to God on our behalf. I pray that you one day can know that Mary is your spiritual mother.

[@Cecibug1]

I didn't think I'd have anything on this list. But I was suprised. my friend who follows witchcraft and zodiacs, and other things gifted me a zodiac book about my "sign" and I just threw it on my bookshelf knowing that I'd never open it and I didn't want to offend her either, im throwing it away now, aswell as a time turner harry potter prop i was gifted. I cut harry potter out of my life. My husband kep telling me to, they were my favorite books and i thought it didnt matter since it was just fantasy. But it really does matter. I had the audiobooks and listened to them non stop. But how can i hear what christ needs to tell me if thats all i listen to. I know that we are supposed to distance ourself from people who believe in these things, and that sounds difficult. But I've told myself that even Jesus was called the friend of sinners. we are both 27 and have been friends since we were 12. At the time she wasn't into those things. I just keep trying to do good for her by example and I'll talk about how much happier and better my life if now that I have accepted christ into my life. She's open to that idea but still holds onto all the other religions and "spiritual, rituals" I want to add a few things music, I've cut out so much music from my life. And Incense and smudging.

[@ananelianpeligro4312]

Number 1 object to get rid of, negative, demonic people. Emotional vampire's, and narcissist friends and family.

[@willworkforyarn4893]

Really difficult to get rid of people...usually gets you in big trouble with the law!

[@REVIVAL7777]

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you! Christs words. He came to save the sinner.

[@taquoriadunlap8407]

So i remember that I was leaving Christianity into new age and i had to constantly remind myself of everything (mediation hand gestures, chakras and the meanings behind it, crystals and their meanings, etc). It was like I was in school not retaining anything as soon as I looked away, I would forget it. I bought a crystal and I kept up with that thing like it was my phone. I would take it with me in the bathroom and sleep with it and drive with it in the door or on the dashboard. I prayed instead of meditated one night before going to sleep and I “lost” that crystal the next day. (I’m a Christian again and I know that God was blocking me from being “too deep” into it)

[@yawadahoui960]

We thabk God for his saving power in the person of Jesus Christ.

[@childofgod5818]

@Lord Avalon no

[@ipercalisse579]

@@lordavalon3413 true, this video is a proof of it

[@stardustgirl2904]

God, love's you and he showed you, his love 💕 he didn't want you, to become lost! You have been blessed by him! 🙏🏻💜👍🏻😊🙏🏽

[@juniorvences5275]

@Lord Avalon how so

[@jeannettemayak3374]

I think you mean well in what you are expressing; I agree with many things you have shared. However, just to clarify misconceptions about religious representations of Mary, saints, etc... I express my beliefs from a Catholic perspective. Catholics don’t worship our images or the saints they portray. We simply honor the saints and use images as physical reminders of spiritual realities, so we are not breaking any divine prohibitions when we incorporate them into our prayer. Just as you may have a picture of someone you love in your home, so too do we... Just as you may ask a pastor, family member, or friend to pray for you, so we too ask the saints to intercede for us. We ask them for their prayers even though we're praying, too, because we believe in the power of prayer. We know that God hears their prayers as well as ours, and we want as many voices as possible asking Him to help us in our time of need. May the Holy Spirit guide us all into truth and reveal God’s thoughts and word to us.

[@Grond605]

Those Catholics are annoying

[@moontrucker8939]

Scripture does not say to ask the Saints in Heaven to pray for us. There is one mediator between God & man. The man, Christ Jesus. 1Timothy 2:5 But we can enlist the intercession of Christians on Earth.

[@christineroy4917]

I gave some stuff to Goodwill instead of throwing it out. I repent for spreading that evil around.

[@pash9956]

I just threw away a decoration, a velveteen pumpkin that I bought at Goodwill. I felt it served no purpose. I didn't want anyone else to have the same attachment to it. It went into the dumpster along with a large dream catcher made by an in-law.

[@EdwardVarner]

I’m a Muslim and the evil eye pendant is very common in my community. I try to show them that only God can protect and if they seek protection from this glass bead they have in essence made it an idol.

[@childofgod4862]

Edward varner: Why are you a Muslim? Did you converted or born Muslims?

[@matthewchaffin6285]

Facts!

[@karismamckinney520]

That I like that Satan is selling you right from the pit of hell, and if you don't stop telling these lies you may bring someone there with you.

[@namelastname8872]

Dude I think Christian God will be way more pissed off that you're Muslim than having the evil eye pendant...

[@ninaballerina2807]

@@namelastname8872 Just as God has testified against the likes of you: "By your own words you are condemned." Suits you right too. Now, carry on exposing your folly foul-mouth all the more and add to your condemnations all you want.

[@melissapalomares5562]

some people like to talk about things they dont understand, Catholics do NOT worship images, they are just items that most of us like to keep because the art work is beautiful or they are objects that have been passed down through generations. Meditation and prayer brings us closer in relationship with God and helps us through difficult times and challenges in life. They encourage us to carry him in our hearts and life throughout every day in our lives. it annoys me when people do no study in the religions they like to critique only to show themselves ignorant of what they speak. This is what makes us divides into groups that evil and the demonic find easy to infiltrate into our lives.

[@vaderladyl]

Totally!

[@just4roles1]

exactly!

[@JesusismyRock773]

Really!!! Then how come when I watched a program about divers diving deep down, and they came upon a statue of Mary. They started to kiss the statues feet. If that isn't an idol, I don't know what is.

[@ilovetospeaktruth444]

Ppl just making KZbin just to make a KZbin like girl get out of that religion world, and become a spiritual person and find out your purpose on this earth because we all have agreed signed contracts 🙄

[@ilovetospeaktruth444]

She already sound stupid in thumb down that shit real quick like girrrrl 🙄

[@elfr3032]

14:28 Having a yoga mat is not a sin it’s the practices of yoga that makes a sin

[@jenniferlundquist1712]

I like that you mention alcohol. I know people that deny that they have trouble with it. It has consumed them and taken them down a wrong path. Ruined their life. I pray for everyone in my life needing deliverance from any substance abuse.

[@ceeceepollidore7226]

So true!!!

[@kathryninouye9599]

@@ceeceepollidore7226 it's called spirits for a reason. See how many are names of demons.

[@kimberlycontrarian9890]

@@kathryninouye9599 Wow, Gin came to mind!

[@evelynnicholl5366]

I was delivered from spirit alcohol

[@gusmonster59]

Yet Jesus drank wine and beer...

[@XanMacatan]

I love how there are also catholics here proving the truth that we do not worship Mary nor idolize her. We just respect and venerate her as the mother of God.

[@BEWallard]

Yeah but if she comes around, make sure we hide our Catholic icons because she will destroy them. 😂

[@XanMacatan]

@@BEWallard 😂

[@CS-yn2wg]

Is it ok if I venerate my dead grandpa? Where is Mary referred to as the Mother of God in the Bible?

[@Pablo-vx9tt]

@@CS-yn2wg Bro if you believe that the Jesus is God, you cant deny that Mary was MOther of God

[@CS-yn2wg]

@@Pablo-vx9tt She was the mother of the incarnation of God. Not the Mother of God. To say she is the mother of God implies that God had a beginning which is false.

[@Antyweszka]

I watched it yesterday and started thinking about unsaved Family I live with, who keep that kind of things. I was feeling sad about it didn’t know what to do. I remember that my mother in law has the evil eye hanging on the handle of her kitchen window. That was very sad night, after watching your video. I was getting ready to tell her. I went to the kitchen looking at the window and the evil eye not only WAS GONE, but there was that kind of handles that you can’t hang anything on it. Two years ago all windows were replaced and I didn’t notice that old handles are gone too. That was very encouraging❤️ I came to thinking that my GOD is in control, and He is cleaning the house from this things Himself❤️

[@stardustgirl2904]

I don't believe in saying anyone is saved, I don't believe in it! Only God knows who will go to the celestial Kingdom, the highest Kingdom of Heaven! No man can say you got baptized, and so you're saved ❗You REEP what you sow, your work's in life will be judged by God and he decides!

[@Antyweszka]

@@stardustgirl2904 if You just reep and sow, You totally ignore what Jesus did for You. You are NOT determined by Your sins. Jesus CAN make You clean as snow. Just COME to Him and trust Him❤️

[@stardustgirl2904]

@@Antyweszka I go to church every Sunday, I follow Jesus Christ and his teachings! This new age religion is not right! It takes more than getting baptized to be in the presence of God when you die❗ The Bible says no tattoos or piercings! I know that Jesus Christ walked the Earth 🌍 and he was perfect and he laid down his life, so we could choose to repent and be forgiven for our weaknesses ❗No man could take Jesus Christ's life, he allowed them to take it, for our sake! He is the Savior of the world ❗🌍🙏🏻

[@Antyweszka]

@@stardustgirl2904 God Bless You❤️ Follow Jesus. On the cross He said - IT IS FINISHED❤️ Ask Him what it means and may the Holy Spirit be with You❤️

[@victoriaaaa97208]

@@Antyweszkai completely understand where your coming from with your family!! pretty recently my family has taken a part in the new age and occult things and the older i get the more demonic i see it all!!! it truly is sad seeing your family, the people you grew up with, go down such a bad path. AND THEY DON’T EVEN SEE HOW IT’S BAD!! so a while back my family left the church and i was devastated. i knew i had to make a choice. i would either have to choose to follow my family and feel the shame of denying Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior OR i follow Jesus and hear the judgment of my family. in the end, i chose, always and forevermore will choose JESUS ❤️❤️❤️ stay strong in your faith in Him!! HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT♥️

[@ThisMomLovesIt]

Thank you for this video- very well done! May God bless and keep you!

[@meganscott8060]

Do you happen to ever “talk to” a Deceased family member or have photos of them in your home? Have you ever asked a friend to pray for you in a situation? Catholics don’t pray to saints or Mary the way we pray to our Savior, we ask them to pray for us, we are not worshiping them just to be clear.

[@maib1275]

Not of God

[@veronicalawson9569]

She new age and most of the things she is saying goes against the church

[@ethanmcclain7570]

Thank you for explaining our Christian, Catholic faith.

[@JFDSmit-rm6tw]

The sin is when you go into conversations with the dead.

[@christinelovato4634]

They are still idols of people that are no longer living...if you read the Word of God, the New Testament talks about the dead. Talks about when Jesus comes at rapture and the dead will rise then those of us that alive will join him to go to heaven...no one but Jesus and the angels and God himself are in heaven. All of us believers WILL be in heaven at that time....the dead is laid to rest at time of death, so their "spirits" are not roaming around. What people actually see or hear are demonic spirits

[@SuperMissiegirl]

I find it funny how she puts down all these things as against Christ but doesn't acknowledge all the pagan practices that the church ripped off to assimilate non Christians. Guess those Christmas trees gotta go too.

[@cancerchristine929]

LITERALLY!! Christmas is a rip off of Yule, Easter is just Beltane… It is so insane to me how some christian’s are so convinced and so brainwashed that they cannot co exist with others

[@debrasonner5970]

Long gone

[@ApolloThyrteen]

Have you watched any other videos? 🤔

[@cancerchristine929]

@@ApolloThyrteen like a few others out of sheer curiosity and awe of how closed minded it is, what does that change about what i said..?

[@ds.m.1731]

Guys, this is so true!! My daughters loved to decorate their rooms with dream catchers. They were beautiful and family would buy them too for presents. When I realized how demonic they were and threw them out. My 9th grade daughters depression left and my 10 year old daughters night terrors quit. It happened instantly too. The night terrors were scary as she would scream like someone was always attacking her..like bloody murder. My husband and I would pop up and go consol her till she fell back asleep, even taking her to a sleep clinic to find out why...with no answers. I day I took the off the wall and threw in trash was the first night she slept through the night! To this day, about a year later no night terrors. Also my older daughter, who never went anywhere and slept all the time held up in her room....all of a sudden came out of her shell and is now a social butterfly in her 2nd year Nursing school. Please people this is NO JOKE> ITs REAL.

[@laurapitmon1253]

One time I bought a coloring book of snakes and my father died a few days later. I then donated it to the goodwill and the darn store burned down. Within 6 months the entire fire department got STD's. Also, when I was younger, and in band camp, my counselor wore a tie dye skirt. I actually saw the devil mocking me in the flow of the fabric. I was so scared I called my mom to come and pick be up. On the way home, we passed a farm house with a little midget standing in the front yard holding a pitchfork. Needless to say I never leave my house anymore.

[@ponderosapondhomestead4344]

I know a lot of Christians with dream catchers. When I tell them that they are from the Native American witch doctors, they just blow me off and say dream catchers don’t have power. I see the harm they cause, but sadly few people do.

[@susansvensk5215]

@@laurapitmon1253 lol

[@susansvensk5215]

@@ponderosapondhomestead4344 what harm have you seen them cause?

[@innb28]

They've always spooked me out even when i was growing up and when i learnt of them i realize my spirit was rejecting them all along

[@romainebarnes4052]

Where In the bible does it tell you to pray with Mary??? Make no sense Please start reading,the soul is real so is the devil he wants it

[@darksouljua9314]

Stay away from estate sales, especially if you don't know the person who passed . Spirits can attach to objects; so be careful buying items at these sales. Also be careful of music that you listen to, because there is music specifically used to invoke spirits. There are also symbols that are used to call spirits. People must learn to STOP trying to assimilate into a culture that they know little or nothing about. Those keepsake momentos may have a whole different meaning that you are not aware of. ALWAYS DO YOUR. RESEARCH.... FIRST !!!!!

[@BabsChannel]

Good god, your life must be super fucking boring. I cannot fathom being so paranoid.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes be careful but by all means explore new cultures.

[@Grond605]

Nobody should dive into real estate head first without knowing the consequence’s. Especially when the bank comes after you.

[@sar8349]

My family is steeped in freemasonry. I was in Job's daughter's and had a lot of expensive jewelry and paraphernalia associated with it.I I was convicted to renounce this and get rid of the stuff and thought I could take the jewelry and have it melted down to make something nice. I heard distinctly it had to be destroyed. I took it to the garage and hammered it to pieces and threw it away. Years later my dad - a high up mason - gave me a death mask of himself he made in college. I took it so as not to disappoint him, but kept it in the garage. Later there were manifestations that I was shown were coming because of this piece. Again, I took my hammer and smashed it and threw it away. Now, I am not a devil under every bush kind of person, but there is definitely truth in what this young lady is saying. We live in a country without restrictions and so self control is something we need to learn as to what is acceptable to God and what is not and then DO what we know. PS. All Disney stuff has to do with magic and witchcraft. It is not "cute" family entertainment.

[@lisagoff1503]

I had a lovely platter that looked like porcelain but was painted metal.I had bought it at a flea market. It was in an antique hutch in the dining room, in a groove to hold plates. Had sat there for years, I was in the kitchen cooking but talking to my sister on the phone. The platter flew out of the hutch knocking other small knick knacks off the shelf.y sister heard it through the phone and said "What was that?" A few months ago it happened again. This time it went to the dumpster!

[@jean-baptistedupont5967]

No wonder people are leaving Christianity in drones. Self-awareness level -100, whacko level 100. Keep fretting about owning foam mats or whatever. Just as grotesque and laughable as New Age.

[@CookiehsAndDreams]

As a devout Catholic, I’m actually going to have to disagree with the statement that people “worship” the saints; it’s a very common misconception. We simply honor their devotion to God and ask them to pray for us, we must never worship them, we only venerate them. As a matter of fact, in Exodus, God asks for two statues of cherubim to be placed on top of the Ark of the Covenant, which shield it with their wings. Obviously, the only person we should be worshipping is God, but at the end of the day, we all have our own particular beliefs.

[@niquek9619]

Thank you, she needs to actually study religion before telling people that a whole group of Christian's are idolatrous.

[@niquek9619]

@Brian_Leetch sooo, what about the "prayer request" at church? We literally ask others to pray for us every Sunday. Also, honor and worship are two different words. The Bible never said to worship your father and mother, but to "honor" them.

[@niquek9619]

@Brian_Leetch You said we have no business asking "ANYONE", I just brought up that point. There is nothing wrong with learning about other Christian churches before posting a video saying one is going against god. You do understand that you are arguing with Christians while their are people that believe that aliens are their creator, that Jesus wasn't the savior, or that they themselves are gods? The young lady that made the video was even raised by a witch that spit at churches. You're splitting hairs with Christians, if you want to explain the Bible go find a nonbeliever.

[@niquek9619]

@Brian_Leetch first, you keep responding to my response not the first commenter, get that straight. Second, I'm not catholic, I just know that I'm not going to hell for hating. You couldn't even form an actual thought, keep that in mind before posting. Have blessed day, although you seem like that's never going to possible.

[@just4roles1]

@94champs Mary and the saints are living. Jesus died on the cross to save us from death. If you go to heaven you are a living Saint.

[@raar6526]

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the main thing you need to get rid of in your home is the television (or hellivision, as I like to call it)

[@chrystallee5528]

So, How many of us celebrate Christmas? How many of you are willing to give it up? The Christmas celebration is the biggest idol we willingly bring into our homes and pass on to our offspring. When I found out what the Christmas celebration truly was, I was devastated. It was my favorite holiday. I looked forward to Christmas all year long. All of the togetherness and love I experienced with my family during this holiday was so cherished by me and my entire family. To find out that it is a pagan festival with many different incarnations hurt me to my heart. To find out that Christmas was a bargaining chip for Emperor Constantine to get the pagans to convert to Christianity and has nothing to do with a celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ makes me question my entire existence. My heart aches with the pain of being duped for most of my life and the loss of the most joyful & beautiful time of the year for me. *Do your own research on this holiday. It is fascinating but so disappointing.

[@patriciaw4270]

And what about Easter?

[@joylee7274]

We celebrate Jesus' birth on Christmas. This is a wonderful thing.

[@joylee7274]

@@patriciaw4270 We celebrate Easter for Jesus' resurrection. What's wrong w/ that?

[@carolmiglionico6237]

@@patriciaw4270 easyer is a pagan holiday for the goddess Ishtar cohort of baal

[@patriciaw4270]

@@carolmiglionico6237 so, what holidays are not pagan?

[@billyray9423]

Very mature attitude. If it doesn't bring you closer to the Lord, you probably can do without it.

[@richie80k]

Some valid points there but seriously these are jokes. Just because you do yoga or read a fiction book does not mean you worship them. Some may see it to that state but mostly it’s peoples preference. As a Christian, you should know what’s really right and what’s not. I do agree with your art idea, it’s valid to check behind the artists intent behind the art work.

[@teresaemerson6353]

It’s the same reasoning behind the yoga and books as is the art….??

[@eduardodias983]

No, the Bible is a book of facts Because archaeology has proven several biblical events, even SUPERNATURAL stories from the bible

[@HigherCallingCakes]

You said many true things but it broke my heart about Mary. I understand your intentions here but please do not discourage people from loving Our Blessed Mother. She has brought me and countless others closer to Jesus. God wills her role and is an absolute grace to us. I used to be very Uncomfortable around images and icons of Mary but she stepped into my life and changed it forever. She is worthy of every ounce of veneration. God bless you abundantly.

[@Valentina-qx1ul]

This is true, I know so many people who came to God because of Mary.

[@vaderladyl]

I think she is quite disrespectful talking smack about other religions' artifacts. Ain't arrogance a sin, according to these Christians but they encourage it anyway?

[@vaderladyl]

@Leetch 2 USA I don't give two craps about the bible. That is for your religion, not mine. You need to study and learn that there are many more religions as valid as Christianity. That is racist, bigot, ignorant and disrespectful to think other races religions are not valid.

[@HigherCallingCakes]

@Leetch 2 USA Tell Jesus that His mother didn’t matter. I double dog dare you. But you’re right about one thing, Satan comes in many disguises.

[@barbaradelcurto2811]

@@Valentina-qx1ul Mary always points us to her son. “Do what He tells you”🙏🏼

[@marceld8961]

I always thought because Jesus said don’t make any graven images, but then when you look up a picture of Jesus they make him look like a white man with long brown hair and blue eyes. I mean we do not know exactly know what Jesus look like, but he was Jewish and probably had some type of brown complexion to his skin.

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

Yes, he would have been the skin color and eye color of his time and region of course.

[@xsin375]

The Shroud of Turin shows what Jesus looked like

[@marceld8961]

@@xsin375 No one knows what Jesus truly looks like.

[@xsin375]

@@marceld8961 the shroud of Turin shows the face of Jesus Christ

[@marceld8961]

@@xsin375 How do they know that’s what he actually look like though and is accurate?

[@Smug_Queef]

Don't cold turkey alcohol btw, same with most substances.

[@cristea9429]

I bought the most beautiful feminine dream catcher from an Indian reservation several years ago. Unexplained things started to happen, along with dead meat odors and a lot of arguing and fighting in my family. My son suggested we burn it, and I believe things got better.

[@KathrynMiller-n9l]

My husband had a small dream cat her hanging from the mirror in his truck. He totaled three trucks while it hung on the mirror. After the third time, he left it in the wreck.

[@Fizbin1701]

To me, all the items Ruocca lists are obvious to get rid of. But they do need to be mentioned. I used to be kind of a hippie and I got rid of anything and everything hippie-related, like iye dye shirts and hippie music and anything hippie-related because they represent drug and alcohol use and things created from an altered state of mind. But this video is wonderful. I don't know why anyone would condemn it. It's information that needs to get out there to those that might be clueless.

[@sl1020]

It gets condemned when you don’t want to receive the truth. That’s why it’s important to check all things out to make sure they have their origin in Jesus.

[@juniperabbott2614]

agree, it used to be harder to get rid of these things, but not as much now. i no longer do ' holi days or even birthdays, it's unescescary and prideful. no pictures on walls, no photos or certain cards. I like coloring but will avoid the mandella type pictures, anything " zen' like. lotuses, etc. a friend gave me a couple plates cuz I had none, but they have mandella designs on them so I got some different ones and want to get rid of the first ones, was a bit worried she'd be offended if I gave them back, but she is aware of my beliefs and avoidance of certain things. I've explained to her why I don't have certain items etc in the house. I pray she gets free of the new age stuff she's into. I don't feel comfortable going into her place because of items there. I don't even miss having these things around, don't even notice anymore. it's just garbage, takes up space. no keepsakes to " remember" people or events by, that's how idolatry begins. Adultery and Idolatry are similar in that their both about being unfaithful, Adultery is being unfaithful to spouse and institution created by God, and idolatry is being unfaithful to God. A lot easier to clean too! though I do read secular books from the library, that's probably gotta stop too. AS I'm a bit disabled and cannot walk or go out much, it's hard to stay occupied, especially in winter.

[@Grond605]

Kind of a hippie or “a” hippie? You can’t be “kind of” a bad person. Either you are or you aren’t.

[@harveyabel1500]

​@@juniperabbott2614"No birthdays" is what JWs believe; there is no pride or sin in family and friends wanting to wish you well.

[@fl4minratbag]

@@harveyabel1500 exactly. Sounds like she’s JW. Gos celebrates families. I don’t see anything wrong with having pictures of you and your family together. If it was you alone it could be seen as vain , but a family portrait? 😕

[@Mrkva22296]

I got rid of a book called Completion Process by Teal Swan - a new age spiritual teacher... I got rid of it before I managed to even read it. Slowly, I'm getting there, there are still things that would probably need to get rid of.... also, my clothing style changed a lot ever since I became a believer in Christ.... I own only some pieces from the past and I don't wear them that much... or I've learnt how to combine my old clothes together to make a better outfit..... This is not someting that I've done intentionally... for me it was a natural process... the deeper I got into the scripture the more my clothing style changed. I believe it's probably the Holy Spirit telling me I need to cover up more.

[@luckyduckydaisyflower2344]

Teal swan believes in pushing the reset button...suicide. check out how she persuaded a woman to kill herself. Very arrogant dangerous person

[@treasure2behold282]

Teal Swan was originally from a satanic cult.

[@kimberlycontrarian9890]

I followed Teal Swan till one day I realized she was New Age..

[@Mrkva22296]

@@kimberlycontrarian9890 I mean, it is clear from the get go. She speaks about aliens, astral travel, she is putting herself on the spot of a messiah, she's extrasensory, crystals, orthodox veganism etc. Clear New Age wave

[@jean-kp8fh]

That was the devil who told you a statue of Mary is wrong. An icon of Mary or a saint isn’t worshipped any more than a photo of your loved ones is. That heresy was refuted in the first few centuries after Our Lord’s resurrection.

[@SuperMariposa91]

So true with thrifting, guys be careful when buying and wearing anything 2nd hand. I once bought a skirt and the Holy Spirit warned me and told me not to wear it. Not just clothes but antiques etc. I know it’s more affordable but let God guide you in what to buy.

[@raptureangel5409]

It is hard when you are poor not to get used things, I do not buy used clothes. I pray over kitchen stuff.

[@molliewarner2173]

Interesting that you should post this. Our local thrift store has dollar day Thursdays, and even tho things are just a dollar, it just doesn't feel right to buy some of the items, even tho there's clearly nothing wrong with them, it just doesn't feel right. :edited for clarity:

[@SuperMariposa91]

@@molliewarner2173 I understand you babe! Listen to that feeling, it’s God talking to you. You don’t know who wore those items and what atmosphere they were in when they wore them. Its best to stay spiritually vigilant

[@caribbeankpoplover]

Wow I was thinking about going to a 2nd hand store soon and just ran across this video and this comment. I believe God lead me to see this. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@mariascasita4186]

The Goodwill was my favorite store until I heard a Pastor say to buy everything new (including furniture) because you don’t know who wore the clothes. She told a story of a lady who went to a an Estate/yard sale and bought all the clothes of the deceased women. Come to find out the deceased woman died from cancer and the lady who bought and wore them also got cancer!! After that I never returned to the Goodwill! I got rid of so many clothes (cute ones too!) it hurt to see all that money go down the drain but I knew God convicted me and told me to get rid of them! I was convicted because I believe the Lord was saying to me, “Don’t you trust me to provide for you?” “Don’t you know you are my daughter and I want you to have the best?” So true! Once I stopped shopping second hand, God has provided me with brand new items at deep discounts and cheaper than the Goodwill! The scratching on the other side of the closet stopped! Thank you very much for sharing this video.

[@DiFish-z6n]

I worked in a salon that did reiki years ago. Most people working there were into new age occult stuff. I am highly in tune with my surroundings and I went through a horrible evil attack, and that was before I became a devout Christian. Years later I worked in salon with Hindu and Buddhist completely decorated with there graven images. I again went through an attack. It only made my faith that much stronger. The more valuable you are as a tool for God the more you need to be aware of your surroundings. If God has you to spread His Word the more the Devil is out to get you! Grow your relationship with your Creator, study Gods Words, grow Strong in the Lord. Put on the armor of God and prepare for battle.

[@IrishAnnie]

I have noticed that many people into the arts enjoy pagan symbols and decor. Creepy. And let’s talk about Halloween decor. Just say no.

[@evelynnicholl5366]

Yes i agree. I had pain in my kneck & shoulders for months so decided to go to a massage place. There were lots of hairdresser/beaity salons now that seem to throw in reiki & holistic treatments. Ive never felt comfortable in the places , as im very sensitive to the surroundings

[@DiFish-z6n]

@arcturian starseed Thanks for the warning. That’s the devils main target! I believe the armor of God has me protected.⚔️🛡🙏🏻🎚

[@ivycatholic888]

Catholics pray to ask for help and intercession of Angels and Saints. Catholics DO NOT worship when we pray to ask for help of Angels and saints … Its like we ask another person to pray for us, like asking our family our friends ….

[@JovonPhillips]

Let God decide which angels to send. Use prayer to communicate to God not saints who have died for they are not the Lord. We love you. We love family. No matter how good a person seems, once they are dead we should not speak/pray to them nor welcome familiar spirits that pretend to be them. Only the Lord (God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit) is who we should trust. True saints should have glorified God with their life, not themselves. Therefore, such saints should not say to pray to them for they are not God. Honoring them by reading their sermons is ok if it is aligned with the gospel. Because believers in Christ are joint-heirs with him to inherit the Kingdom of God, we are exalted above angels yet we should still direct our prayers to God who has the authority to approve our requests.

[@lillypilly6440]

@@JovonPhillips Lighten up and let people choose what they want to believe and how they want to pray.

[@serah333]

@@JovonPhillips Exactly. We are supposed to pray (divinely talk to) our One True Triune God in Christ. Thank you for saying this.

[@Outdoorsandobbies]

My PlayStation 😢😢😢 The games in here are demonic

[@suzanne9702]

Hi I really enjoyed your truthful insight. A few years ago my husband and I traveled to the Bahamas. I started collecting masks. As I became a believer in Christ I threw them all away . The Holy Spirit told me to. I also threw away gifts from a family member who professes to be a witch. I realized that she may have cursed the said items. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@katel7309]

you need to very careful going too- buying anything from central/ south America

[@laudemgloriae3]

Yes to getting rid of all of this stuff, totally destroying it if possible, except the statue of the Mother of God, but that’s a Catholic/Orthodox vs. Protestant issue. Thankful for the clear teaching of our exorcist priests like Fr. Chad Ripperger.

[@eriklarson4082]

Exodus 20: 4-5 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. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.

[@afdert]

@@eriklarson4082 The Ark of the Covenant had literally two angel statues on It.

[@amberican927]

When I was in my early 20's two of my best friends (they didn't know each other) at the time convinced me to get rid of my astrology books, I did it. I felt upset at the time because I had spent so much money on these books and I really had an attachment to them, but the Holy Spirit did show me that astrology was a form of witchcraft. I'm very glad now that I got rid of them.

[@KB-hx3px]

😐

[@effieinglish]

🙂🙂🙂👍🙏

[@shehasevolved8596]

And what did the wisemen use to locate the son of GOD? What did they follow? 🙄

[@amberican927]

@@shehasevolved8596 They followed ONE star....🙄 Not all the stars and they didn't look at a map of stars to figure out what his personality would be like based on where they were when he was born.

[@isabelsumera502]

Girl I love you just subscribed and put notifications on

[@michelemarcum1350]

I had to throw away some sage and a couple crystal stones that my daughter put in my house for protection. I don’t want to hurt her feelings but I know that the items are not of God and I had to throw them away. I’ve known for months that they shouldn’t be here and my mother told me again recently how she feels about it and then this video. This video helped me to throw them away. Thank you

[@pash9956]

I've had a dream catcher over my bed. My husband's daughter made it and I thought he'd appreciate it. But you're right. It's an idol. Gotta go.

[@znovosad555]

Sage in itself isn’t bad per say, as the earliest Christian’s, the modern orthodox Christian’s like myself use incense. As long as the sage isn’t being used spiritually, and is only used as you like the scent it’s fine. I also recommend using bees wax candles vs regular ones. Not only are they more environmentally frequently, and ethical, they also burn much cleaner and even have physical cleansing properties when burned.

[@Grond605]

You may hurt her feelings throwing out those rocks and crystals but you may very well have lead her to christ

[@NekaClaire]

We Catholics have little statues of our Blessed Mother Mary as well as the Angels and all because it serves as a reminder of what happened back then..the way you keep pictures to remember some events is the same way we use them for their remembrance. It is in our churches, it makes you feel closer to them, we DO NOT worship idols, they are sacramentals and serve much more deeper meanings

[@Valentina-qx1ul]

Thx

[@udx836]

OBEY THE 10 COMMANDMENTS,, STOP BREAKING THE 2ND

[@NekaClaire]

@@udx836 maybe if you read what I typed and let it assimilate then you’d see that I am in fact and would never break the second commandent. have a good day

[@udx836]

@@NekaClaire JESUS is the only way to salvation, sacraments and trinkets are not honoring GOD, THE BIBLE SAYS GOD IS A JELOUS GOD, you can have a direct relationship with JESUS thru prayer, no man, no priest, no pictures, no statues, no saints required, the roman catholic church is deceiving its flock, the bible says come out of her my people. i give you this message with love, please refrence a King James Bible and read and the true word of GOD. Blessings and prayers to everyone to have a direct relationship to our savoir JESUS CHRIST.

[@laurinrenner3223]

Excellent teaching! I also came out of New Age and had so many occult items!!! I had a yoga business I threw everything away thousands of dollars worth! I want to Glorify the LORD!!! 😇

[@jesuslove7215]

HALLELUJAH

[@evelynnicholl5366]

You will be blessed

[@nancysilverman495]

I Am So Happy For You!

[@YouButter]

Praise the Lord!!!!!!! I enjoyed yoga as a Christian I even felt “spiritual presence “. It was not the Lords Spirit that I felt, long story short I was having difficulty praying to the Lord and continuing yoga and I finally got it! Stop yoga! I watched a video where a witch doctor was asked if yoga was connected to Hinduism and he said, “to separate yoga from Hindu is like trying to separate Christ from the cross.

[@laurinrenner3223]

@@YouButter Praise God!!! So many Christians think it’s ok to do. They get angry at me when I tell them. I pray for them to wake up! It sad to see at Christian schools it’s crazy they do t get it!! Praying!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@BAMA_COBRA]

I feel like having any thing now is idolizing cause your paying attention to that thing for a little bit instead of like reading your Bible or something

[@CeciliaGrace]

As Catholics we have many statues in our household of saints, popes, and angels. Its okay to have them in your house and in churches because we are not worshiping the statue we are venerating it or showing high praise because of what it stands for.. Same thing with the crucifix in a Catholic Church we arw.not worshiping it rather showing high praise because of what happens on it.

[@rishavmasih9450]

Now matter how you try to moderate it. The bible is absolutely critical about idol worship. God is a jealous God. He is the only one worthy of being, held in high regards, of being worshipped.

[@barbarasmith1085]

When I left the Catholic Church and was renewed by the Bible I realized how wrong “saint” idolatry is wrong. God is a jealous God and will not share his glory with anyone.

[@Sswat19100]

@@rishavmasih9450The “Bible” when your Bible had 7 books taken out. It’s very hypocritical. Anything can be an IDOL, if you read the Bible you would know that. If you have something that represents God or something related to Christianity that is not Idolatry, if that were the case then the Ark of the Covenant and many other religious items would be “Idols” but that is not true God knows our hearts. He blessed many people because they chose to follow them, and asking them for help or what not is not worshipping them it’s just asking advice or help. If you went to a new job and The Boss had people who he chose to do the most important jobs you would go to them for advice on how to get the same position the Boss gave them. God knows our hearts it’s you who does not.

[@udx836]

NO STATUES NEEDED , HAVE A RELATION SHIP DIRECTLY WITH JESUS,,,,,JESUS IS A JEALOUS GOD

[@susanstear9613]

I threw away my DVDs/VHS movie collection! I have one collection left I am finding hard to part with but after hearing this I am going to throw it out. Most of those are filled with violence and sexual immorality and certainly some of it had to do with the occult. I seldom watch any movies or TV shows. I also threw out book collections that I "loved". Some of them had to be written by people that were definitely not serving God. Really weird stuff. I was relieved to get rid of them. The Lord led me to give up playing my Facebook games because they were like an idol. I played them all day long and that took up time I should have been reading my Bible and spending time with the Lord. One day he finally told me to "Get off Facebook!" That has made a huge difference in my life. I spend a lot more time with the Lord and studying His Word now. I am taking bible classes. Do I miss playing the games? Yes, but like you said they are not worth it. Your list is thought provoking. Most of that stuff I don't have in my house. I have a few angel Knick knacks and I am thinking about a stuffed toy collection I have that I was compulsive about buying because at the time I just had to have it. They were also linked to a computer game I played compulsively. They are decorations now. I don't play that game anymore. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomolyn8108]

👍👍Absolutely AWE-mazing that you C h o s e to get off *Face*Book ( FAKEbook) to spend even More T i m e In HisBOOK Seeking HIS *F A C E*💞

[@willworkforyarn4893]

I have never even wanted to be a part of FB. I hear horrible stories all the time from people who use it.

[@whispersuki2241]

When I watched this video I had a statue of the virgin mary in my room and at the end of the video it's still there

[@raymond4307]

Love this ❤.

[@laagpamore-j4d]

Thank you.

[@meoow94]

Same ❤️

[@valenciabaptista4762]

You are very strong! Keep up your faith🙏🙏

[@whispersuki2241]

@Leetch 2 USA To be honest I don't know where I'm so-called (bragging) abt it I'm not even idolizing it nor worshipping it. the statue is just a remembrance of the virgin mary I'm true to my catholic beliefs I'm letting all Catholics and Christians know that its ok to have statuses of the virgin mary and of jesus in their houses you don't have to be so protestant like

[@cheyanne919]

I just came to the same relization of false idols, and I through my hamsa, tarrot cards, and more away. ❤ Truth, NOTHING is worth severing our relationship to God over. He is love. I have had a God v.s. Satan moment in my life. 😊 thank you for the truth.

[@HealthMotivator]

I'm so happy to see more people waking up and giving there life to Jesus, great video, a lot of people need to see it

[@Lioness_Es]

I really believe that we're in a moment of awareness and truth. God is doing a new thing and it involves everyone of us who are truly after His own heart. Hallelujah!

[@imaamericangirl1406]

@@Lioness_Es yes and Amen!

[@HellasGD88]

Messiahs name is not 'jesus' no J in the Greek or Hebrew language no J in the English till the 15th century.

[@JFDSmit-rm6tw]

@@HellasGD88 Good for you to know no change. Iesus in Latin, Iousous in Greek and Yeshua in Hebrew. The "I" in time became "J", because that's what happens to language over the years. You will likely not be able to read a 14th century Anglaise book. Remember the Roman/ Latin governor who placed a plaque above the Lord on the cross, with His Name in three languages. Did you know that there is no "y" in the alphabet? By the your logic, we need to stick to "ij" instead of the easier-to-use change to "y". Not a big deal change, makes truly NO difference to the language or words, but makes puritans feel good about knowing what it should look like.

[@lindsaylimes3362]

I have a small businesses I just knew something was off. Now I am going through my stuff and get rid of all pagan stuff. Thank you for putting this out there.

[@Kilikina]

I had to throw away so much stuff after I was born again in 2018. Enjoying your content! My only suggestion is when you put up scripture to have it up for a few more seconds. I was reading a scripture and it disappeared before I finished reading it! Thanks and God Bless You 🙏🏼💗

[@briannab5296]

You can tap the video to pause it long enough to read it. Or go into the settings in the upper right corner and slow down the play speed. Hope this helps as i agree .. the words are such a faint color it takes longer to read them.

[@JustLykeMusic]

..,ya forgot vaccinations 🤔

[@starrlockhart4873]

This is true. My grandmother was involved in the occult for decades. When I would stay the night I would experience unexplained things. My dad was involved, as well, but not as much. He was introduced into it by his mother. Fortunately, he was later saved and he was so alert about what was not to come into his home.

[@divine2297]

What did you experience?

[@abundantharmony]

Yea, what DID you experience? I used to dabble in the occult and I have experienced many manifestations. Auditory, physical, and out of body.

[@jennilovsey6330]

They didn't "experience" a gd thing ! Just another whacko looking for attention. @@divine2297

[@PSA3377]

This was a great teaching tool. When I purged my home years ago of these things I also included books and movies that had any content not considered wholesome. I threw out a lot!! I was a horror movie fan and ghost hunter watcher but am so glad I purged my life of all that dark weight .

[@galepoole6013]

I too loved watching ghost reality TV as a Christian but one night I had a dream there was a black evil entity standing in the corner of my bedroom. Since then I've stopped watching those programs and feel so much better. I also didn't feel right about yoga. I'm sure it was God speaking to me. TY for this video. We should all heed her advice.

[@paulawaldrep5286]

People don't know that all those horror movies WILL BE REAL AND AFTER THEM ONE DAY. 😶

[@Lioness_Es]

Paula hallelujah! I used to sit up and watch those movies and Travel Channel Ghost shows back to back, until one day I saw one that literally scared the devil out of me! In that moment the Holy Spirit convicted me and gave it all up and repented! God is serious there's no more playtime or excuses.

[@franmcdonald4702]

Thank you for sharing. recently the Lord had me get rid of all Disney with witchcraft and sorcery and magic. Felt instantly freer and more peaceful in the home

[@evermateo6166]

I remember my mom would tell us that she didn’t want certain items in her house and we were not allowed to watch demonic movies etc. you are spot on! I am a born again Christian and I agree with this post 100%. His Bless you sister!

[@christinagrooms510]

Thank for this video. I have gotten rid of tons of movies. I felt convicted about them and I destroyed them b4 I threw them out so no one else could use what I was throwing out. Tremendous relief when I got rid of them.

[@jennydoucette2538]

i hardly have any desire for the same forms of entertainment i used to just love. i also find them trite and stupid, as well as offensive to God and everyone. i also became unable to enjoy alcohol and get drunk the last yr or so, and had horrible stomach and bowel problems and horrible moods where i felt i was in a deep, dark hole. thank you Jesus for taking those things away from me, as well as lust, certain dirty or cynical humor, and using the Lords name in vain. i do struggle with cursing and anger, but my conscience is eventually gonna win out thanks to the Holy Spirit! alcohol is not harmless--why take the gamble.

[@moonyeenmccormick8081]

Christina did you mean felt conflicted?

[@christinagrooms510]

@@moonyeenmccormick8081 no I meant what I said. Convicted. I felt conviction on my heart that those things had to go!

[@cupcakepaper6523]

What about a nativity scene?

[@rachelbosch7720]

I exercise with my yoga mat, I also pray on it and thank God for my body and abilities. It's all about intention.

[@lala_ala]

I do yoga as well and i totally agree, it’s all about intention.

[@bailujen8052]

​@@lala_alabetter to just walk for exercise intentions and workout. Cardio is bad as it makes you feel more hungry than before

[@emilycryder1096]

@@bailujen8052 Yoga is fine. Quit worrying.

[@JesusLoves...]

Stretching is one thing but Yoga is something else. Yoga equally Hinduism and shiva

[@Rosie82333]

⁠@@emilycryder1096 yoga is literally contorting your body to worship false gods.

[@kaseycorliss7282]

I've had to throw out a lot of things and the funny thing about it is I don't miss any of it. It's so worth it!

[@katiek4875]

I just smashed up 2 evil eyes I had, 1 that had been with me 20 years. I feel better knowing they aren't around. I only need my Lord now to watch over me. Praise Jesus

[@frankrosenbloom]

It's dangerous when people who are completely uneducated about church history begin giving advice. In the Old Testament there were cherubim On the arc of the covenant. Yes , the 10 Commandments were handed to Moses and he was instructed to put them in an arc . Yet , the Lord gave instructions on construction of an arc with statues of angels on it . Have you ever thought how that can be reconciled? Exodus 20: 4 -You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. You shall not bow down to them or worship them. Idols were not to be made to worship. You need to understand something about biblical exegetics and what the meaning of these things was and is. This was in the context of people actually worshiping idols called Ba'alim. There was an iconoclastic crisis in the church during which the entire church agreed on the use of icons. If you think that some Christians, most notably Catholics or Orthodox pray to idols then you are simply uneducated. Do you have a picture of your grandma? Do you look at that picture with love? Do you look at that picture with admiration for her? That is what we do. That picture of your grandma is an inspiration to you because of the kind of person she is or was. That is how we view icons and statues. We ask the Saints to pray for us just in the way that you would ask members of your church to pray for you. We believe we exist in communion with the Saints. We do not pray to them as deity. Please don't fall for the false idea promoted by so many Protestants that Catholics and Orthodox pray to statues and icons. We also believe there is one mediator, the Lord Jesus Christ. However, read Revelation where it says that the Saints intercede for us. They present the prayers of the faithful to God. To say what you say you need to justify not with a few choice select passages from scripture but entire scripture. Please educate yourself.