14/08/2023 - THE ORDER THAT COUNTS

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You will also defile the covering of your images of silver, and the ornament of your molded images of gold. You will throw them away as an unclean thing; You will say to them, “Get away!” Isaiah 30.22

The Lord takes as an example the idols made of silver and gold, which were kept as something special by those who served them. In fact, when spirits are invoked, people are willing to spend fortunes, because they think that by doing so they will be protected from some evil. The problem is not only the evil that these things bring. Whoever buys, manufactures or sells them provokes the wrath of the Almighty (Psalm 115.4-8)!

Through the prophet Isaiah, the Most High warns that worshiping these objects will make the person of any social class be deprived of intelligence just as the idol itself. We have seen cases where the mere possession of something used in witchcraft torments a household. Don’t get involved in this! Examine the proposals and decide on the best one: faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Whoever fears God will not be defiled by idolatry. The keeping or possession of objects consecrated to unclean spirits enables them to oppress the followers of this crooked path. He who allows himself to be led astray will see how much he will be harmed. The devil has a deadly hatred for mankind, because he resents that we were created in the image and likeness of God, who is love and light!

Until you feel God’s love flooding your heart, you will not be free from oppression. But when you meet Jesus, you will experience the feeling of being free indeed. Truth will invade your inner self, and lies will no longer torment you. The protection you thought idols gave you must be considered harmful. A sculpture may be the work of people gifted with great skill, but even without knowing the evil they bring, you pay a high price for each piece.

As we have seen, many people suffer for a golden idol. However, the highest price to be paid will be seen later. The devil doesn’t even like those who treat him well. The evil spirits go around the world doing evil, for they were angels of God who listened to Lucifer and became unclean. Their nature has been corrupted, so they cannot love even a child.

Treat all idols as evil, regardless of the material or art used to make them. The Word of the Lord warns those who relate to sorcery, witchcraft, and articles related to them: all of these must be thrown away as they are impregnated with impurities. Do not pity the money paid for an idol, for it harms more than the covid-19 virus!

Don’t be afraid or sorry to despise these things, but say to each of them, “Get out of here!” Getting rid of idols is one of the greatest and most important acts of someone who desires to be in the presence of the Lord and serve Him. So, get rid of everything that can bring something from Hell into your life. In Jesus, there is deliverance!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares