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Yes, we understand that there are deceptions and people are falling into idolatry. This happens with everything. Even piece of papers with numbers on them. It is not unexpected that some would go to the extreme and worship that which they ought not. That should not however erase the fact that there is indeed a correct way and beneficial way, and this is the way which is being presented to you. It is not error to honor the Virgin Mary and to pray for her to intercede to her Son on our behalf. It is error to worship her. I accept that you are trying to expose errors. I am too. If we can agree that Mary idolatry is wrong, can we agree that it is right and worthy and indeed Christ-pleasing to glorify her and magnify her as the greatest saint and Mother of God?
These 2 verses sum up how I feel about this.
As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!”
But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
Luke 11:27-28
It's almost as if Jesus knew this would be an issue in the future - people elevating Mary to an almost God-like status, taking their focus off what is important. He could have just as easily said, "Yes, let us honor the Blessed Mary!" But instead He clearly corrected her, guiding her back to God.
And here is another verse that I think has more than one meaning....
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
John 2:5
And I see now where you were going with those questions you were asking me earlier... Your point was that Mary is the new ark of the covenant?
I'm sorry, but I can't even say what I really think about that, because I don't want to be impolite. It's simply wrong. And unnecessary, and yet another false doctrine that takes the attention off of God, and puts it onto other things.
Btw, I just want to add that this doesn't mean that I don't think Mary is blessed. Of course she is. All true believers are!
So I'm not saying that it's wrong to honor Mary. I just don't agree with all these unbiblical and extra things like Mary being the "new ark of the covenant" or the "Queen of Heaven" or someone we can pray to, or someone who appears in those apparitions, etc.
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