Wednesday, April 27, 2011

But may not pictures be tolerated in churches as books for the people?

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 98.
But may not pictures be tolerated in churches as books for the people?

Answer. No, for we should not be wiser than God, who will not have His people taught by dumb idols,[1] but by the lively preaching of His Word.[2]

[1] Ps 135:15-18; Jer 10:8; Hab 2:18-20;
[2] Rom 10:14- 17; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pt 1:19

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