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Christian's is this idolatry?
Referring to someone by their official title of "Lord" or his "Lordship".
The title is used in feudalism,example : Lord of Manor. As in ruler/owner. Or King's from monarchies have that title.
It's not worship really, is just a title like Sir.
Or am I mistaken, and people from say 15th century England were committing idolatry by force of law?
12 Answers
- ?Lv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
No, unless you are worshiping them.
"Render onto Ceaser that which is Ceaser's and to God that which is God's"
Worship is God's alone.
- Anonymous8 years ago
Certainly it is not idolatry.
Note that it *is* a form of "worship" (using the classical sense of the word) - but not worship **as a deity**. The very same form of worship (and several others) are used by some of the most highly-regarded people in the Bible.
SO: even though one could argue that it is a form of worship (only using the classical sense of the word, though), it is definitely NOT an instance of idolatry (which in the Bible involves one or more ***idols***).
- JenniferLv 78 years ago
There is a verse in the Bible that says call no one lord or father as there is only one father, that is God.
We should not call anyone father or lord, as God is our only father and lord. I know it is a sign of respect to call people sir, but we should not be calling anyone lord or father.
- pygonzaLv 78 years ago
You are right that you are mistaken. The title Lord does not always refer to God. It is not blasphemous to say, my Lord said to the Lord. The context determines if it is said as worship. "Lord of ..." is very different then "The Lord." God is Lord of all Lords. That is one of God's titles, along with "King of kings.".
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- Anonymous8 years ago
It's honouring the office that they hold...
But Jesus Christ is Lord of all.
So if someone stands up and says, I am Lord of all and you bow down and worship him, that is plainly idolatry.
- Pizza time!!!Lv 48 years ago
It depends on ones definition of worship. I have heard a preacher say that putting a lot of time and effort into any hobby is idolatry.
- ELv 78 years ago
Read a Dictionary and you will see the definition of Lord...even Sarah called Abraham Lord.......try understanding what it means in every situation before assuming ideas not related to facts.
- MatthewLv 78 years ago
No, because its not meant in the spiritual sense. But to call a priest "Father" is wrong because only God is our spiritual Father.
- ?Lv 78 years ago
The Israelite people were prohibited from idolatry by Moses. Jesus ignored idolatry.
- Antie PantieLv 78 years ago
No.
Idolatry is the WORSHIP of someone/thing else other than God.
If 'it's not worship really,' then it's not idolatry.