CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Take Your Stand for True Worship

What does the Bible teach about the use of images?

What view do Christians take of religious holidays?

How can you explain your beliefs to others without offending them?


SUPPOSE you found out that your whole neighborhood has been contaminated.  Someone has secretly been dumping poisonous waste in the area, and now the situation is life threatening. What would you do?  No doubt, you would move away if you could. But after doing that, you would still face this serious question, 'Have I been poisoned?

A similar situation arises with regard to false religion. The Bible teaches that such worship is contaminated with unclean teachings and practices.  (2 Corinthians 6:17)  That is why it is important  for you to get out of "Babylon the Great,"  the world empire of false religion.  (Revelation 18:2, 4)  Have you done this?  If so, you are to be commended.  But more is involved than just separating yourself,  'Do any traces of false worship remain in me?' Consider some examples.  

Next time:  CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Take Your Stand for True Worship/IMAGES AND ANCESTOR WORSHIP

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?