“Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the utterly detestable things the Israelites are doing here, things that will drive me far from my sanctuary?” (Ezekiel 8:6)
These sins provoked the Lord to fury:
“Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity…” (Ezekiel 8:18)
These were not small errors. They were serious spiritual offenses committed by those who claimed to worship God.
God’s Appointed Feasts: Leviticus 23
Instead of adopting worldly traditions and false representations of Christ, God has already given us His appointed times of remembrance in Leviticus 23. These holy convocations—the Sabbath, Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, and others—are spiritual feasts, not rituals requiring animal sacrifices.
The sacrificial system was fulfilled in Christ. But the feasts themselves remain powerful reminders of what God has done for us. We don’t celebrate them to earn salvation—we keep them out of gratitude for the salvation we’ve received through Jesus.
They are joyful occasions of thanksgiving and praise. They help us remember that salvation was not purchased by money or by our goodness, but by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
A Sobering Reminder to the Church
The salvation that Jesus offers is not based on our works. It is a gift—freely given, never earned.
So how can we respond by creating false images and calling Him a baby?
Displaying wooden, plastic, or molded images of Jesus—even in churches—is a rejection of the truth. These are not symbols of faith. They are mockeries of the sacrifice that Jesus made.
The worst part? Many churches today join the world in doing this—celebrating secular holidays and presenting Jesus as nothing more than a baby figurine.
These things do not represent Jesus Christ. They insult Him.
To the Global Church: STOP
Stop these practices.
Stop these mockeries.
Stop aligning with the world.
Jesus Christ is the eternal, all-powerful Creator—not a carved statue or holiday decoration.
The Church must wake up and return to true worship. The Son of God—who died, rose again, and sits at the right hand of the Father—is not honored by lifeless images. He is honored by obedience, reverence, and thanksgiving.
