The Bible tells us we are to run the Christian race “looking unto Jesus…” (Hebrews:12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
See All... [1]), not looking unto a picture or statue. Thus the problem with having a manmade focal point is that our imperfect concepts can often give the wrong impression of who Christ really is. Further, there is a danger of going beyond representation to an actual link with God. That’s the purpose of pagan or Catholic [2] shrines. They are a Power Point, so to speak. Catholics go to Lourdes or Fatima to be healed; pagans go to shrines and temples to offer sacrifices and seek their gods’ favor. It is interesting that the Scriptures include the story of a man who was lying helpless beside one of these shrines but who found healing only when he met Jesus. —TBC

"He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight."

—John:9:11He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
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