“If one is conscious of not praying to icons, how can it lead to idolatry?”
Can you say with certainty that everyone else will not be tempted to idolatry simply because you feel certain that you may not be? Even if, in your heart, there is no guilt based on your conduct, there is still a prohibition on Christians indulging in acts which can tempt others to sin.
What?
Can you say with certainty that everyone else WILL BE tempted to idolatry simply because you feel certain that THEY WILL BE?
I can’t prove a negative. The burden of proof is on you.
I see no temptation, because we understand what the Incarnation is.
-Theo