What is an Idol?

[psalms109:31]

Scrpture

John 5:
36 “I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing—testify that the Father has sent me. 37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, 38 nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. 39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me to have life.

Luke 13:34
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.

How do we avoid worshiping words over God even if it is His own word?

I know of a certain group, who believe that worshiping on Sunday and not Saturday is heretic?

 

[psalms109:31]

Deuteronomy 6:
4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 10:12
[ Fear the LORD ] And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to observe the LORD’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?

Leviticus 19:
18 “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

Matthew 5:
Love for Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 22:
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

What is greater than these?

 

[revmwc]

Whatever you believe is your creed, whether it is soteriology,harmartiology,pneumatology,eschatology.....etc.

I hope you are not a pastor, if you cannot grasp this simple concept.

archaic : teaching, instruction
2a : something that is taught b : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma c : a principle of law established through past decisions d : a statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations e : a military principle or set of strategies

The Doctrine of Soteriology is taught therefore it is a doctrine.

1: a brief authoritative formula of religious belief
2: a set of fundamental beliefs; also : a guiding principle

The doctrinal statement of a church would fall into the creed definition. The over total beliefs on has would be his creed. One concept taught such as Soteriology is a doctrine within that persons creed.

 

[Iconoclast]

Gleaned these online..What is a creed?


Answer:
Creed comes from the Latin "credo" meaning "I believe. A creed is a set of fundamental beliefs usually expressed by a follower of a religion.

In the Christian Church, creeds are not considered the words of god or scripture, but rather are thoughtful answers to various situations and issues.
Additional Info: Creed is an authoritative or formal statement of religious belief, or confessions of faith. Any statement or system of belief, principles or opinions.


Creed


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A creed is a statement of belief—usually religious belief or faith—often recited as part of a religious service. The word derives from the Latin: credo for "I believe

Before you come down too hard on creeds, understand that everyone has a creed, as does every church/assembly. Even if a group of persons says, "we don't believe in creeds," it obviously does have a creed...its creed is "we don't believe in creeds!" Thus, if one has the capacity to believe in something, one has a creed, even if it is unspoken. In fact, many people like creeds because they accurately explain the cherished beliefs of individuals and groups of people. Some churches even have "statements of belief" that are longer and more complicated than the basic Christian creeds, even though these churches often avoid the word "creed."

http://www.jesus.org/early-church-history/early-churches/what-is-a-creed.html