Animal Quote by Erwin W. Lutzer
“Paul taught that religions evolved because man did not honor the true God. Because of rebellion, they "exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of the corruptible man and birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures." One characteristic of idolatry is that it always confuses the creature with the creator.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Dangers of Idolatry, 1990
Explains that worshipping created images replaces the true, incorruptible God, leading to confusion between creator and creation
In simple terms: Idolatry swaps the divine for created things, causing confusion
Key Takeaway
Recognize and avoid substituting true values with false symbols
Themes
faith
idolatry
spirituality
truth
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- cultural practices
- artistic representation
Key Concepts
Theology
symbolism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What “images” in your life might be replacing deeper truths?
- How can you discern true worship from mere ritual?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex religious histories and motivations
![“A true god surely cannot have been born of a girl, nor died on the gibbet, nor be eaten in a piece of dough... [or inspired] books, filled with contradictions, madness, and horror.” quote by Voltaire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c97/voltaire-173_bible_a-true-god-surely-cannot-have-been-born_142573.jpg)
