Why We Left Lutheranism--Misapply & Violate the 10 Commandments

would build altars to the sun, moon, and stars. This seems rather silly, but why make something, then claim it has power over your life? Only God alone has power and dominion.

But is it wrong to have paintings and statues and artwork in our churches? Depends. If they become such that these items are worshiped, then they are a distraction at best and idolatry at worst. The Roman Catholic practice of the veneration of saints has become such a case. But if these works of art can help focus attention on Jesus and his sacrifice and atonement for our sins, then it is a gift of God. Quite often the art proclaims the Gospel to those who are illiterate.

The Ten Commandments, per se as found in the Pentateuch, were aimed primarily at the nation of Israel. As Christians, we follow these commands as a guide to our life, taking the whole of Scripture to conclude how God would have us apply these commands today.

I heartily encourage you to read Dr. Luther's Conclusion of the Ten Commandments in his Large Catechism for further study on this matter.

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Introduction
Foundation Human not Divine
Unscriptural Name
They Walk By a Man-made Creed
Upholds Denominationalism

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