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To: SumProVita; RnMomof7
If I kneel down in front of my bed to pray, does this mean I am worshiping my bed?

Depends... Are you asking your bed to intercede on your behalf? Do you consider your bed to be the "co-redeemer?"

As far as abuse of relics is concerned... Consider what happened when the Israelites began venerating the golden snake on the staff (those who were snake bitten were to look at it) and the ephod. If something distracts from giving God due worship and focus, it is a stumbling block and should be avoided.

133 posted on 12/15/2011 4:55:52 PM PST by Grizzled Bear (No More RINOS!)
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To: Grizzled Bear

“Depends... Are you asking your bed to intercede on your behalf? Do you consider your bed to be the “co-redeemer?””

Gee, did I really need a sarcasm alert at the end of my question? ;-)

For the record, the answer to your questions (which are also without sarcasm alert) is NO.

The answer would still be NO if I had a candle lit or was kneeling before any stained glass window or statue or whatever. And all those people I know would also answer NO.

“If something distracts from giving God due worship and focus, it is a stumbling block and should be avoided.”

Common sense for any sincere Christian.


134 posted on 12/15/2011 5:26:45 PM PST by SumProVita (Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
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