@orthodoxanglicn Jesus told his listeners that God’s servants must worship “with spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) So when a sincere person seeks to know the truth about the use of icons in worship, he has to turn to God’s Word for enlightenment on the subject.
@orthodoxanglicn These pictures that started to be used in the churches gradually found their way into the homes of millions of people, being venerated there as well.
@orthodoxanglicn A common practice among the stream of pagans who now began to declare themselves Christians was the worship of portraits of the emperor. “In accordance with the cult of the emperor,” explains John Taylor in his book Icon Painting
@Tobiasquest @DoniTheDon_ The Bible says: “Put away . . . abusive speech.”—Ephesians 4:31 & “Let a rotten word not come out of your mouth.”—Ephesians 4:29.
@Tobiasquest@staceyabrams Jesus taught his disciples to be “no part of the world” and made it clear that they should not take sides in political issues.—John 17:14, 16; 18:36; Mark 12:13-17.
@Tobiasquest@Daytobehappy What the Bible teaches: “A stupid person gives vent to all his feelings, but the wise one calmly keeps them in check.” Proverbs 29:11.
@Tobiasquest @orthodoxanglicn @username4what Did you note the original tweet that stated: “Jesus taught his disciples to be ‘no part of the world’ and made it clear that they should not take sides in political issues.—John 17:14, 16; 18:36; Mark 12:13-17.” ?