--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Enflaming yourselves with idols under…" description: "\"Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks? Among the smooth stones of t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/bible-141_children_enflaming-yourselves-with-idols-under-ev_2779908.jpg" --- # Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree… ![“Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks? Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/bible-141_children_enflaming-yourselves-with-idols-under-ev_2779908.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/bible-141_children_enflaming-yourselves-with-idols-under-ev_2779908.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/bible-141_children_enflaming-yourselves-with-idols-under-ev_2779908.jpg) > “Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks? Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these? Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage condemns idolatry and superficial rituals, urging sincere devotion over empty offerings. **In simple terms:** Idols and rituals are meaningless without true worship. Key Takeaway Seek genuine connection, not hollow rites. Themes faith idolatry ritual authenticity Mood solemn reflective Type scriptural ethical When to use this quote - personal prayer - community worship - ethical decision making - cultural critique Key Concepts spirituality hypocrisy sacrifice Questions to Reflect On - What does authentic worship look like for you? - How can rituals be made meaningful? 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