NIKE (Greek goddess of Victory)
in Greek religion, the goddess of victory, daughter of the giant Pallas and of the infernal River Styx. Nike probably did not originally have a separate cult at Athens. As an attribute of both Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and the chief god, Zeus, Nike was represented in art as a small figure carried in the hand by those divinities. Athena Nike was always wingless; Nike alone was winged. She also appears carrying a palm branch, wreath, or Hermes staff as the messenger of victory. Nike is also portrayed erecting a trophy, or, frequently, hovering with outspread wings over the victor in a competition; for her functions referred to success not only in war but in all other undertakings. Indeed, Nike gradually came to be recognized as a sort of mediator of success between gods and men. ( http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/415189/Nike )I once asked the question during a Christian Youth Fellowship meeting; if it is ok to wear clothes with the pagan god Nike written across it, then why is it not ok to wear clothes with Allah or the crescent moon and star on it?
The answer that I received was far from satisfactory. And this led to me throwing away clothes and shoes that cost $60, $70, $80, $90, $100 each. Close to half my wardrobe in fact. That is how serious I was about serving God. In the 15yrs since that incident I have studied a lot and learned a lot.
For the most part I have learned that there is a fine line between keeping the Commandments and the Testimony of the True and Living God in the midst of a pagan society, and Fanaticism.
LET IT BE KNOWN: The Bible says: "And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth" (Exodus 23:13). However, in accommodating this command we would render ourselves, as believer’s, unable to communicate with the rest of the world. We would have to leave the earth. (1Corinthians 5:9) For as the title suggests: Paganism IS All around Us!
THE CONCLUSION OF THE MATTER: Because paganism is all around us we would border fanaticism to remove all instances of pagan gods from our midst. Nike Inc. used the name of the goddess to inspire their customers and increase market value because she was known for victory. They do not worship her, nor do they encourage any type of cult-like behavior. Therefore:
"...Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind" (Romans 14:4-5).
May the Lord Add a Blessing to the reading of His Word.
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To be 'fanatical' about the Creator is to love Him with all our heart and all our soul and all our heart and all our strength.
ReplyDeleteSatan through false/idol worship has created the pagan 'gods' to be worshiped and the profane pagan lnaguage /liturgy to be served.
The PURE LANGUAGE of YAHUWAH is the only way to call upon the name of YAH and serve Him with one consent (Zeph. 3:9).
We must be 'FANATICAL' about YAH's TRUTH, who cares what the world thinks? Only worldly people.
Come out of her, my people....and your lukewarm Laodicean way which leads to tribulation.
So should I believe the sermon here, or the scriptures?
ReplyDeleteI'll take the scriptures. Therefore, flee idolatry and cling to the truth of the Creator.
Refute and hate all paganism so we can stand before the Son of Man unashamed.
I prefer the Messiah over Belial, the pure language of YAH over the profane pagan language of the serpent, and true ministers over false 'ministers of light.'(2 Cor. 6:14)
There is no moderation when it comes to compromising YAH's word and law.
I will take away the NAMES OF BAALIM OUT OF HER MOUTH, and they shall no more be remembered by their name. (Hos. 2:17).
v.16: And it shall be at that day, saith YAHUWAH, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt CALL ME NO MORE BAALI.
"...unable to communicate with the rest of the world. We would have to leave the earth"?
Ridiculous! When the world says Christ, I say Messiah. When they say holy, sacred, glory and other pagan language, I say the Hebraic scriptural 'set-apart.'
By this argument, the Messiah King will not be understood by the world unless He speaks in paganisms. Absurd.
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Master Yahshua Messiah, that ye all SPEAK THE SAME THING, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment" (1 Cor. 1:10).
For then will I turn to the people a PURE LANGUAGE, that they may all call upon the name of YAHUWAH, to SERVE HIM WITH ONE CONSENT" (Zeph. 3:9).
YAH rebuke this thinly-veiled call to sin.
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ReplyDeleteVery spirited comments.So in Zeph. 3:9 when He says "I will turn to the people a pure language"- When exactly does this happen? If u read the first 8 verses of the chapter, a pure language comes AFTER the taking down of the nations. Hebrew has also been corrupted (one of the Hebrew words for lord is also the name of a pagan god.)
ReplyDeleteYou also forgot to mention where it is written that we are called to be "fanatics"?
Profance language of the serpent? Are you suggesting that english isn't a pagan language??
Can you prove that the name is Yahuwah vs Yahveh vs Yahaweh vs Yaholoshu vs Yhwh vs yhvh??
How can you learn a language that hasent been given yet? Re-read Chapter 3 again and think... 'Time'
Your reference to "...Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind" (Romans 14:4-5). is with regard to eating - not wearing the name of the pagan goddess Nike on you. Read about the battle of Jericho - see what happened to those who worshipped other gods.
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