“If you violate the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, the LORD's anger will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from the good land he has given you." – Joshua 23:16
When Hindus worship their gods, the idols are made of stone, wood, ashtadhatu, brass, crystal, or mercury.
Stone idols are the most common and are used in houses and temples. They are polished soapstone made into likenesses of Hindu deities.
Wooden idols are rarely used for worshipping in temples and at home, they are mainly used as decorative pieces. These idols are made of sandalwood or rosewood.
Ashtadhatu is a very sacred alloy of eight metals namely, gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, tin, iron and mercury. It has very high value in Hinduism. Ashtadhatu is widely used for making idols of Hindu gods and goddesses.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and is extensively used for crafting beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses. Brass is a very durable material.
Crystal idols are transparent, lustrous and smooth stones. In Indian astrology, crystal is used as a substitute of diamond to appease the planet Venus.
Lastly, mercury is one of the most pure and auspicious of metals. It is known to have medicinal and astrological benefits.
Mercury idol worshipers are said to be full of glory, honor, fame, knowledge, wisdom and have a happy successful family life.
All of these idols are made from human hands, the materials are inert and were never alive, and these statues should never command our worship.
Don’t let any idolatry slip into your life. Let the living God be the God of your life. Today in prayer, thank Jesus that He is worthy of our worship and confess and repent from any sin of idolatry.
“Idolatry is an attempt to use God for man’s purposes, rather than to give oneself to God’s service.” – C.F.D. Moule
God’s Word: “Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.” – 1 Corinthians 10:14
By Peter Kennedy, Copyright 2015, Devotional E-Mail
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