Hello. I know its wrong to have talismans (and?) charms in a house, since its considered magic. But is it allowed for a christian to draw a painting with crosses and text which you pray to God to protect its user? What do you think. Thanks!
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Pray to the painting/with the aid of the painting you mean? Sorry, I just want to clarify.
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Pray to God for the painting to have powers? Like against evil spirits.(edit: the power is from God of course).
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So, you have acknowledged that having talismans or charms would be wrong, how do you believe praying for a painting to have powers is different? (I’m asking respectfully)
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Okay, I see the problem. Thanks
I do encourage you to pray and to search the Scriptures. Rely on God’s wisdom and direction.
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Paintings can be instructional helps for others, but they are not to be looked to for power or to be worshipped, or to be used to help in worship. That could lead to idolatry. God didn't give us paintings, and God gave us what we need: our spirit, His Spirit, and His written Word. John 4:24. He has also given us human teachers to assist us, Ephesians 4:11.
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