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Originally Posted by Toledo
Yes, pretty much. I recall reading the comment many years ago that Catholics worship idols of stone while Protestants worship idols of doctrine. I think that may be helpful. However, this thread has repeatedly insisted that anyone who ever was in the local churches bought into idolatry (present company excepted, of course...).
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One striking difference between the LSM/LC's and a few more "contemporary" congregations is the emphasis on worshiping God in song. The LC's would say that these songs are "too objective," and I do admit that at times I do miss singing some of the old LC hymns. This was one of the first items that I faced when I no longer could meet regularly with the LC's and "ventured" out into the greater body of Christ.
Yesterday I heard something in the assembly from a book that corresponded to
Toledo's comments here. Something like: "
Everybody worships something, and if it's not God ..." It struck me as kind of "broad brush," because of all the recent posts here that are have been on my mind. Then the speaker gave a little "worship" test, "
follow their time and the money..." In other words, where someone spends all their time and money indicates what their heart worships.
I'm not saying I agree with this. Think about the busy mother overwhelmed by several small children who spends all her time and money on them. Is she worshiping her kids? How about those who work long hours to make ends meet. Are they worshiping their jobs?
But ... it is another point of view that some may espouse concerning the worship of idolatry by the children of God.