Idolatry
Definition
The divinisation of what is merely part of the created order — natural forces, historical powers, categories of experience, or man-made images — treated in Wisdom as the beginning of spiritual fornication and the source of moral corruption.
Episodes
- 104 — Old Testament — Topic 29
- 155 — Fundamental Theology — Topic 11. Polytheism, Dualism, and Monotheism
- 194 — Moral Theology — Topic 7. The Moral Teaching of the Old Testament.
- 222 — Old Testament — Topic 12
Related Concepts
- Curses
- Degeneration
- First Commandment
- Herem
- Jealous God
- Judgment
- Natural Revelation
- Passions
- Polytheism
- Repentance
- Romans 1
- Second Commandment
- Unfaithful Bride
- Wisdom Of Solomon
- Worship
Biblical References
- Ezekiel 6:1-7 — The Lord’s message came to me: “Son of man, turn toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them. Say, ‘Mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Sovereign Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says to the…
- Ezekiel 8:5-16 — He said to me, “Son of man, look up toward the north.” So I looked up toward the north, and I noticed to the north of the altar gate was this statue of jealousy at the entrance. He said to me, “Son of man, do you see…
- Ezekiel 9:5-6 — While I listened, he said to the others, “Go through the city after him and strike people down; do not let your eye pity nor spare anyone! Old men, young men, young women, little children, and women—wipe them out! But…
- Ezekiel 14:3 — “Son of man, these men have erected their idols in their hearts and placed the obstacle leading to their iniquity right before their faces. Should I really allow them to seek me?
- Ezekiel 22:1-31 — The Lord’s message came to me: “As for you, son of man, are you willing to pronounce judgment? Are you willing to pronounce judgment on the bloody city? Then confront her with all her abominable deeds! Then say, ‘This…
- Ezekiel 23:49 — They will repay you for your obscene conduct, and you will be punished for idol worship. Then you will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.”