Title: Muslims Worship Celestial Bodies and Idols: A Biblical Critique
Author: Prophet Hebron
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Source: Max Shimba Ministries Org
Abstract
This article explores the biblical prohibition of idolatry and critiques certain religious practices—specifically in Islam—perceived as celestial worship, such as reverence for the moon, stars, and sun. Using scriptural references, it warns against substituting the Creator with created objects in worship and calls for repentance and exclusive devotion to the God of the Bible, the Father of Jesus Christ.
1. Biblical Foundation Against Idolatry
The foundation of the article is rooted in Exodus 20:1–6, where God commands the Israelites to worship no other gods and forbids the making or veneration of any graven images:
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them…” (Exodus 20:1–6, NIV)
This passage forms the core of the argument: any act of bowing to, revering, or serving created objects—whether celestial bodies like the moon, stars, and sun, or man-made images—is a violation of God's commandments.
2. Condemnation of Celestial Worship
The article asserts that certain religious practices today, including those within Islam, involve acts that the Bible equates to idolatry. It highlights:
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Reverence for the moon and stars, often symbolically or ritually expressed.
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The belief that honoring celestial elements in worship contradicts biblical theology, where only the Creator is worthy of worship.
The article stresses that although God created these celestial bodies, worshiping them—or involving them in religious practice—constitutes a betrayal of divine authority and aligns the worshipper with false deities.
3. Historical Context: The Golden Calf
The narrative of the golden calf in Exodus 32 is cited as a historical example of human inclination toward idolatry. While Moses was on Mount Sinai, the Israelites, under Aaron's leadership, constructed a golden calf and worshiped it, inciting God's anger.
This, according to the article, parallels modern practices where people:
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Construct or honor images, statues, and symbols,
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Assign spiritual or ritualistic significance to created objects,
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Misrepresent such practices as legitimate forms of honoring God.
4. Theological Implication and Divine Jealousy
The article underscores God’s declaration of being a jealous God who punishes those who hate Him to the third and fourth generation, but shows mercy to those who love Him and keep His commandments. This is reiterated to stress the seriousness of spiritual fidelity.
5. New Testament Affirmation: Salvation in Christ Alone
The conclusion turns to New Testament theology, specifically Romans 10:9, affirming that:
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Thus, salvation and entry into heaven require:
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Acknowledgment of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior,
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Baptism by immersion (symbolized by flowing water, e.g., the Jordan River),
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A life of holiness and obedience to God's Word.
6. A Call to Repentance
The article closes with a prayer of repentance, inviting the reader to forsake idolatrous practices and submit fully to Jesus Christ. This is presented as the only path to eternal life and reconciliation with God.
7. Conclusion
The core message is that worshiping celestial bodies, images, or any created object is incompatible with biblical worship. True worship is directed exclusively to Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the Father of Jesus Christ. The article issues a warning that those who persist in such practices risk eternal separation from God.
Recommended Citation:
Shimba, Max. "Muslims Worship Celestial Bodies and Idols: A Biblical Critique." Max Shimba Ministries Org, July 21, 2015.
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