THE GOLDEN IMAGE OF BABYLON REBORN IN MECCA

 By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Shimba Theological Institute

THE GOLDEN IMAGE OF BABYLON REBORN IN MECCA

In Daniel 3:18, the faithful men of God boldly declared to King Nebuchadnezzar:

“But even if He does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

These courageous words were spoken in defiance of idol worship — a golden image set up by a king who demanded all people bow before it, an act that stood in total rebellion against the living God’s commandment:

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath… you shall not bow down to them or serve them.” (Exodus 20:4-5)

Now, fast forward centuries later… what do we see in Mecca?

A black stone housed within the Kaaba — an object venerated by millions who circumambulate it, bow to it, and kiss it, believing it holds divine significance. And yet, no command from the true and living God was ever given to establish such an act.

Where did this practice originate?
History reveals that long before Prophet Muhammad, the Kaaba housed over 360 idols. Muhammad simply repurposed the structure, leaving the Black Stone, a pre-Islamic pagan relic, at its heart.

What Nebuchadnezzar commanded in Babylon has resurfaced in Mecca — men and women gathering around a man-made object, bowing, prostrating, and kissing a lifeless stone in the name of religion.

This is nothing less than idol worship.

Jesus taught us that “God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24) Not with stones, relics, or images.

To Christians and seekers of truth:
Understand that the living God is not confined to a stone in the desert. He reigns from heaven, and He abhors images and objects being revered in His name.

As in Daniel’s day, true believers must stand firm and declare:
“We will not bow to your Kaaba, nor kiss your stone, nor serve any gods made by human hands.”

The spirit of Babylon lives on — but so does the Spirit of the Most High God.

Choose this day whom you will serve.