Proverbs 31:11 (Proverbs Project)

 

Proverbs 31:11

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

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A wife’s loyalty is a very precious thing to a man. Her dedication to domestic needs is part of her loyalty, so he will not have to worry or scrounge for anything for his family. Proverbs 31 has the best picture of a perfect woman, and here faithfulpness is described.

How is a virtuous woman rare and her value far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10)? King Lemuel’s mother described in detail the perfect woman that would be a great wife for her son (Proverbs 31:1-2). Every woman should aspire to this description written by a queen mother, and every man should only marry a woman matching this holy and inspired picture.

She is first and foremost trustworthy, so her husband has no doubts or fears about her. The virtuous woman can be trusted personally, sexually, domestically, economically, socially, and spiritually. Her life is based on the solid ground of fearing God and doing what is right, regardless of circumstances, temptations, or opportunities to compromise. She would not consider taking advantage of him or neglecting any of his needs or desires.

A husband risks his heart with a wife. She can break his heart by giving her body or love to another (Numbers 5:11-31; Matthew 1:18-19). She can defraud him of adoration or sexual fulfillment (Esther 1:12; 1 Cor. 7:1-5; Ephesians 5:33). She can break his heart by being lazy and allowing the family or house to suffer (Proverbs 14:1; Ezekiel 16:49; 1 Timothy 5:14). She can be odious, contentious, and shameful in private or in public (Proverbs 12:4; 27:15-16; 30:21-23).

A man married to a virtuous woman, who fears God and lives righteously, has his heart totally at rest; he is fully confident in all she thinks and does (Proverbs 31:28-31). This is the ultimate in love and marriage for a man in this sinful world. Any other woman will disappoint, defraud, and destroy him in one or more of the sins above. A godly woman fully submits all her desires, loyalty, and service to her husband (1 Cor. 11:9; Ephesians 5:22-24).

Contrast trust in a virtuous woman to the pain felt by a husband on a business trip (Proverbs 7:18-20), Potiphar in Egypt (Genesis 39:7), Jacob (Genesis 31:19), Samson (Judges 16:15-17), and David (2 Samuel 6:20-23). The longest parable in the Bible was written to describe the unfaithfulness of Israel as God’s chosen bride (Ezekiel 16:1-63). A woman that cannot be trusted is like rottenness in the bones, a toothache, and a sprained ankle (Proverbs 12:4; 25:19).

Domestic trust is the emphasis in this proverb, for the following context exclusively describes the virtuous wife’s diligence and industry in managing the home and contributing income to the estate (Proverbs 31:12-27). Hardworking and prudent women, who fulfill the lofty description in these wonderful verses, build great families and estates. But a foolish or lazy woman will destroy a man and his family (Proverbs 7:12; 14:1; 1 Timothy 5:13).

The priority in a woman’s life is serving the family and home. Eve was created to help Adam (Genesis 2:18). When a man is away on business or other matters, she is to make sure all runs as smoothly as if he were there. When he is home, she is to relieve him from any worry about the children or house. She is to pursue any investment or work opportunities by which she can add to the family income. Such is the virtuous woman (Proverbs 31:13-27).

A godly woman is a keeper at home (Titus 2:5). This does not mean she cannot leave the home or even spends most of her time there, for that would contradict the description of the virtuous woman (Proverbs 31:13-27). But it does mean the home is her priority and responsibility, and she is to avoid any foolish distractions away from it (1 Timothy 5:13-14). This noble and diligent woman can build a great family and estate, and it requires more elbow grease and sweat equity than it does intelligence and seminars for super moms.

A virtuous woman keeps her husband’s home beautiful, well-decorated, and well-organized (Proverbs 31:22). He can delight in it every night when he comes home from work and every time he entertains others in it. A Christian woman does not allow her career, children, or other cares to compromise what a Christian home should look like. It should be an attractive, comfortable, neat, orderly, pleasant, and warm place to live or show hospitality. It should impress visitors by the inviting sight, sound, smell, and feeling.

Spoil is goods taken from an enemy in war, or anything taken by force or other injurious means. The husband of a domestically diligent wife will be fully supplied and never think of taking things from others, for he has plenty at home by the faithfulness and wise labors of his wife. A sexually defrauded husband is tempted to fantasy, pornography, or adultery. A domestically defrauded husband is tempted to covetousness, overworking, or theft. Such a man must go beyond his bounds to make up for losses caused by his wife.

Women can be romantically distracted, personally spoiled, sexually selfish, domestically lazy, financially wasteful, or verbally disrespectful. Any one of these sins can build fear and mistrust and eventually break a man’s heart. Women should examine their lives and make every effort to remove any and all doubts and fears from their husbands’ hearts.

Men often choose wives for frivolous reasons like beauty or favor, which generally only add to mistrust (Proverbs 31:30). A wise man will measure the character and proven record of a woman for trustworthy faithfulness and prudent diligence, especially in domestic duties, even if he has to test her. The future of his heart, life, children, and estate depend on it.

Here is inspired wisdom from heaven for godly and prosperous marriages. Let every woman take heed that her life closely matches that of the virtuous woman described in this chapter. You can do it with God’s help. And let every man desire and pursue only those women like her. If you already have such a woman, bless and thank God for such a precious gift (Proverbs 18:22; 19:14), and then praise and reward her liberally (Proverbs 31:28,31).

The Ekklesia is the bride of Jesus Christ. Each believer is also in a sense the wife of God’s Son. Does His heart fully trust in you that you care only about Him and the things of His kingdom, or does He know you are often distracted pursuing worldly interests? Must He find others to provide the needs of His Ekklesia and kingdom because you are lazy or selfish, or does He know you will do all expected and more (Luke 17:10; 1 Cor. 15:10)?

May God bless each believing man and woman to be virtuous pertaining to this Husband!

Proverbs 30:5 (Proverbs Project)

 Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

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A word is the smallest component of language that carries meaning. In God’s inspired Scriptures, every word is specially chosen for value. He has purified His inspired words very carefully – as silver purified seven times in a refining fire – until they are perfectly pure (Psalm 12:6). And He will bless and protect any person that trusts Him and His words.

David expressed the sense of this proverb with these words: “As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him” (Psalm 18:30). God’s way is perfect; He has examined and perfected His word; and He will protect those that trust Him. How do you trust God? You believe what He has written.

Do not question God’s words! He has magnified His word above all His name, and He will not forgive any tampering with it (Psalm 138:2; Rev. 22:18-19). Satan’s questioning of God’s words ruined your race (Genesis 3:1), for which he is the father of lies (John 8:44). God mocks and ridicules textual critics and Bible skeptics (1 Cor. 1:19-20; 1 Timothy 6:20-21).

Do you have a word-perfect Bible? Do you trust each word? Do you value the statements of Scripture as pure and right, so that you hate every contrary opinion (Psalm 119:128; Is 8:20)? Can you say with David, “Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it” (Psalm 119:140)? And, “I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love” (Psalm 119:113)?

Jesus and Paul had word-perfect Bibles, and they never saw or heard about the originals! Any person referring to originals is either confused or lying. The originals were never in a book for anyone to use. They were never appealed to by anyone for any matter. And the Bible itself never recommended their use. Copies, translations, copies of translations, and translations of copies have always been used. You just need to find God’s Bible.

Consider how Jesus used copies and translations. He defended the resurrection by “am” (Matthew 22:31-33), and He declared His deity by the same word (John 8:58). He argued for His divinity from the noun “lord” (Matthew 22:41-46). And He rebuked the Jews by the noun “gods,” when He declared that the Bible’s words cannot be broken (John 10:33-36).

What about Paul? He defended salvation by grace and the spiritual promises to Abraham by the difference between the singular and plural of “seed” (Galatians 3:16). Paul knew God’s Scriptures used the singular “seed” in all promises to Abraham, as Genesis 12:7; 13:15-16; 15:5,13,18; 17:8-10,19; 21:12; 22:17-18; 24:7. To their shame and condemnation, and for the most part, modern versions corrupt God’s “seed,” flagrantly and profanely destroying Paul’s lesson.

Did Paul truly trust every word of God? He sure did. He based his argument for the end of the old covenant on the integrity and meaning of the word “new” (Hebrews 8:13) and the three words “yet once more” (Hebrews 12:26-27). And He exalted God’s role in your salvation by changing from the active to passive voice of the verb “know” (Galatians 4:9). There are at least twelve more such one-word arguments in the New Testament!

Do you trust your Bible like Jesus and Paul trusted their Scriptures? Do you have the Bible you can trust? Since the English Revised Version (1881), new Bibles appear at the rate of one per year. They add words, delete words, and change words to defy God’s inspiration and preservation of pure words. The textual critics and profane skeptics behind these versions do not trust God or His words; they trust themselves and their natural profession instead.

Do you trust what the Bible’s words teach? Do you train your children like God says (Proverbs 29:15)? Give sexual due benevolence often (1 Cor. 7:1-5)? Practice first-fruits giving (Proverbs 3:9-10)? Reject the company of fools (Proverbs 14:7)? Submit to your husband (Ephesians 5:22-24)? Obey all ordinances of civil government (1 Peter 2:13-17)? Give thanks in everything (1 Thes. 5:18)? Reject all bitterness (Ephesians 4:31-32)? Always speak with grace (Col. 4:6)?

The purest trust in God is your trust of His words that affect your life (John 14:23-24; 1 John 2:3-5). It is easy to speak of trusting God as a fair Being, but the true test of your faith is your willingness to alter your life now and trust Him for eternal life to come. If you trust His words about this life and the next, He will be a protecting shield to you.

Are you associating with His called out ones, His Ekklesia? And in so doing, are you listening to the pure word of God as it is preached by a true pastor (2 Timothy 4:1-4)? Or are you going to church businesses filled with entertainment and the sermons with fables and illustrations? It is your duty to asssociate with His called out ones, His Ekklesia, whereby every word of God is preached with confidence and conviction. For man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God (Luke 4:4).

Grace Fellowship Visited by Pastor Ken "Max" Parks, 11/18/2018

It was a typical cold day in Connecticut, and then there is the weather!

The decision was made to visit a quaint little church facility in a quaint little town. North Stonington provided the scenery, snow on the ground, most of the leaves had changed colors and died, and then descended to the hardness of the nearby surface to be scattered about by the wintry winds.

I arrived early and started to take photographs before making entry into the church building. This mysterious photographer apparently caught someone's attention, and I obliged by waving at him and approaching the small facility. He introduced himself as Bob (pastor?) and he made mention from the onset how beautiful the church building is in comparison to others in the region. I told him I was visiting from the deep South and kept quiet about having previously lived 20+ years in Mystic/Groton area.

I asked, “Why is there not a Cross on the steeple?” He responded, “That's the way the steeple came, with no Cross.”

I then inquired, “What is that thing up there? Is it a cell antennae?”

“No! That's a lightning rod.”

“I see!” was my response. Thinking internally... no Cross... but a lightning rod. I wonder if they preach the message of the lightning rod?

 

Another person greeted me, Richard Lowe, a somewhat familiar face of the past. We had grown up in the same neighborhood and I also knew his younger brother, Mike, of whom I had known while in Jr. High School and Sr. High School. We chatted for a few minutes and I asked about their Sunday School class. I sat in.

The Sunday School class was doing a study on the Gospel of John, chapter 9. For the most part, I listened to their talk, which made me believe that they were also into “churchianity” (the love and devotion for church business and the leaders thereof). The reasoning was based on the following statements:

“I'm glad to be here today to listen to Pastor Bob's sermon.”

“I grew up in 'church'... and I 'accepted' Christ (I noticed no mention of repentance).”

On the discussion of the Jews, the Pharisees (religious righteous of the time of Christ dwelling among us), the leader of the Sunday School class mentioned that they had a residential Jewish family called the “Abrams.” I recognized the name and knew who they were. A photograph in the hallway revealed one of the family members.

I had been led by the Spirit to understand the reason for “fellowship” and that is to stir up love and good works (see Hebrews 10:24-25). But that was not the case here. The small Sunday School class consisting mostly of senior citizens, appeared to be more concerned about the natural study of John 9 and not so much about the spiritual element. I recognized the pride and the religious spirit of the members, but held back my tongue.

And at the end of the study, I brought up the meaning of this story about the blind man, and it was not so much about the natural healing but rather what Jesus pointed out as a spiritual healing. The Pharisees had asked, “Are we blind also?” And the final verse (v. 41) sums it all up with Jesus' answer. However, the religious righteous spirits in the room did not comprehend what was expressed.

I did not bother to stay around, but quickly made an exit. The quaint spirit of churchianity filled this quaint church business. It was just another place of the “many” involved in church business!

Greek Word Warnings by Pastor Ken "Max" Parks

In the New Testament (NT) there are a few Greek words used for warnings.  For the most part, these words are not taught within the confines of brick-n-mortar buildings of dead stones.  And because of that, it is imperative to know the words, the meanings, and the placement in Scripture.

I have compiled a good portion of these Greek words of warnings and even the corresponding Strong's number all color coded.

 It is my fervent hope and prayer that you learn these Greek words and how to apply them into your daily spiritual war against the devil and his followers.

Tabernacle - by Pastor Ken "Max" Parks

I was told, “Without having a tabernacle, one is not saved.”  I was actually taken back and paused; I could not believe my ears!  This set me off into researching the Tabernacle.

Moses as described in Exodus 26 built the first Tabernacle.

First, the tabernacle is seen as a tented palace for Israel’s divine king. He is enthroned on the ark of the covenant in the innermost Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place). His royalty is symbolized by the purple of the curtains and his divinity by the blue. The closer items are to the Holy of Holies, the more treasured items are the metals (bronze→silver→gold) of which they are made.

The other symbolic dimension is Eden. The tabernacle, like the garden of Eden, is where God dwells, and various details of the tabernacle suggest it is a mini-Eden. These parallels include the east-facing entrance guarded by cherubim, the gold, the tree of life (lampstand), and the tree of knowledge (the law). Thus God’s dwelling in the tabernacle was a step toward the restoration of paradise, which is to be completed in the new heaven and earth (Revelation 21-22).
The tabernacle represented Yahweh’s house among the Israelites —He would soon encamp in his large house in their midst, and they would encamp around his house according to their tribes in concentric circles (Numbers 2).
He Himself was symbolically represented as dwelling in the “back room” of his house by means of the ark.
In the tabernacle’s “front room” were several pieces of furniture, the sorts of things that represented the furniture of a home, though on a grander scale. The first of these pieces of household-style furniture to be described is the table. It was primarily for food—a dining table of sorts, symbolizing the fact that Yahweh really did live among his people and inhabit his house in much the same way that they inhabited theirs.
And as the storyline of redemptive history progresses, we see that Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of these shadows:

Jesus is the true tabernacle.
John 1:14 tells us that “the Word became flesh and dwelt [Gk. σκηνόω] among us,” and the Greek translation of “tent of meeting” is σκηνὴ μαρτυρίου (Ex. 33:7). In other words, when Jesus became the God-man he “tabernacled” among us. (And of course Jesus spoke about “the temple of his body” [John 2:19, 21], and Paul taught that because we are united to the risen Messiah “we are the temple of the living God” [2 Cor. 6:16].)
Jesus’ body is the curtain ripped in two that brings us to the holy presence of God.
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh. . . .” (Heb. 10:19-20). (See also Matthew 27:51: “the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.”)
Jesus is the great high priest over the house of God.
“. . . and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” (Heb. 10:21-22)
Jesus is the full and final sacrifice.
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29).
“. . . We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. . . . Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins . . . By a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” (Heb. 10:10, 12, 14)
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In my place of residence, there is no physical veil, ark, lampstand, altar of incense, or for that matter anything representing a Tabernacle. The Messiah Y'shua (Jesus Christ) represents my Tabernacle and anything else made of gold, silver, wood or whatever is simply a form of an idol.

Ekklesia, that which Jesus is building, is the spiritual house of living stones (see 1 Peter 2:5), and I am a member thereof, chosen by Him before the very foundations of the earth were laid.
In the Book of Romans, Paul spoke out against the Jews who were trying to force the Gentile believers to become Jewish in order to be followers of Christ, taking on their traditions, feasts, and even circumcision. But we are no longer Jews, no longer Gentiles, but rather all in Christ.

Mercy by Pastor Ken "Max" Parks

PRAYER:

Father God, Your wisdom excites our admiration,
Your power fills us with respect and honor,
Your omnipresence turns every spot of earth into holy ground;
But how shall we thank You enough for Your mercy which comes down to the lowest part of our need to give us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and for the spirit of heaviness a garment of praise? We bless and magnify Your mercy, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

QUESTION: What is Mercy?

There are several Hebrew words that are associated with God's mercy: 

             Kapporeth – means "ransom," "propitiatory," or "the mercy seat."
            Racham – means "to love," "to have compassion," or "to show mercy."
           Chesed – means "goodness," "kindness," "mercifulness," or "loving-kindness."

These Greek words are associated with mercy in the New Testament: 

Eleemon – means "to show mercy," "to pity," "to have compassion," or "to be merciful."

Oiktirmos – carries the concept of "compassion" or "pity."

What is mercy? Theologians have described mercy this way:

"God's mercy is his tenderhearted, loving compassion for his people. It is his tenderness of heart toward the needy. If grace contemplates humans as sinful, guilty, and condemned, mercy sees them as miserable and needy." – Millard Erickson

"This is the first work of God—that He is merciful to all who are ready to do without their own opinion, right, wisdom, and all spiritual goods, and willing to be poor in spirit." – Martin Luther

"God is pleased to show mercy to his enemies, according to his own sovereign pleasure. Though he is infinitely above all, and stands in no need of creatures; yet he is graciously pleased to take a merciful notice of poor worms in the dust." – Jonathan Edwards
"Mercy is kindness exercised toward the miserable, and includes pity, compassion, forbearance, and gentleness, which the Scriptures so abundantly ascribe to God." – Charles Hodge


Mercy is an attribute of God, an infinite and inexhaustible energy within the divine nature which disposes God to be actively compassionate. Both the Old and the New Testaments proclaim the mercy of God, but the Old has more than four times as much to say about it as the New.


We should banish from our minds forever the common but erroneous notion that justice and judgment characterize the God of Israel, while mercy and grace belong to the Lord of the EkklesiaChurch. Actually there is in principle no difference between the Old Testament and the New.

In the New Testament Scriptures there is a fuller development of redemptive truth, but one God speaks in both dispensations, and what He speaks agrees with what He is. Wherever and whenever God appears to men, He acts like Himself. Whether in the Garden of Eden or the Garden of Gethsemane, God is merciful as well as just.

He has always dealt in mercy with mankind and will always deal in justice when His mercy is despised. Thus He did in antediluvian times; thus when Christ walked among men; thus He is doing today and will continue always to do for no other reason than that He is God. If we could remember that the divine mercy is not a temporary mood but an attribute of God’s eternal being, we would no longer fear that it will someday cease to be.

Mercy never began to be, but from eternity was; so it will never cease to be. It will never be more since it is itself infinite; and it will never be less because the infinite cannot suffer diminution. Nothing that has occurred or will occur in heaven or earth or hell can change the tender mercies of our God. Forever His mercy stands, a boundless, overwhelming immensity of divine pity and compassion.

With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with the blameless man you show yourself blameless;	2Sa 22:26  (ESV)
Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.	Mat 5:7
With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with the blameless man you show yourself blameless;	Psa 18:25
Matthew 9:13 Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”	Mat 9:13
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.	Pro 3:3
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.	Mat 23:23
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.	Pro 14:21
Luke 6:36  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.	Luk 6:36
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.	Pro 21:21
1 Peter 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (v.4) to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, (v.5) who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.	1Pe 1:3
So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love (chesed, pron “hhesed”) and justice, and wait continually for your God.	Hos 12:6
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate (oiktirmos) hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, (v. 13) bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.	Col 3:12
James 2:12-13  So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.	Jas 2:12

Images – by Ken “Max" Parks, 08/08/2018

You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth;”

(Exodus 20:4, NKJV)

Anyone who knows me also knows that I enjoy photography, or to put it eloquently “make images.” I have been making images since I was 6 years old with my newly acquired Kodak Instamatic 104 camera.  Film photography was my start of another form of art.  This has carried on even to the advent of Digital photography.  I still shoot some film, black and white, with my old 35mm cameras, Hassleblad, and Bronica medium format cameras. I then have to convert to Digital by scanning the negatives.

But for the most part, I shoot Digital for the convenience and, avoid the film photography chemicals and the hassles of then having to convert to Digital.

Most recently, I made images of my 45^th class reunion. It was a wonderful event, having seen old classmates for the first time in 45 years who never attended previous class reunions.  The made images were posted on the High School FB page and my personal FB page.  I received accolades for my created images.

However, the above verse, Exodus 20:4 had been quoted to me in the past in response to my liking in making images.  Basically it has come to this: I was making images and disobeying one of the Ten Commandments of God.  And I understood from this to mean that making any images or “likeness of anything" is a sin.  At first, I ignored this.  But it was introduced to me again.  So, I decided to do some research.  I did not have to look very far!

Taking the verse Exodus 20:4 alone, as is, and without looking at any other Bible verses, this appears to be a sin for making images, any images of anything.  Verse 5 follows:

”you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,” (Exodus 20:5,  NKJV)

What or who is this verse telling us?  “Not to bow down to them (the images) nor serve them (the images).  These images God is referring to are “graven images” or rather made images that are made out to be other gods to whom one worships.

So, when you go on vacation, take photographs of things that you have seen, family members, the dog, the car, the food, the hotel that you stayed and etc. that is a sin?  Or, you have a photograph taken for the purpose of an ID, Passport, or driver’s license, that’s a sin?  Or you have photographs of your children, grandchildren, parents, or other relatives and friends placed around the home, that’s a sin? God is a jealous God and does not want other gods to replace him, be worshiped and admired… or have images made of the same so as to be worshiped, admired, and served.

So, the extreme to Exodus 20:4, taken as is, alone, is not to have any images made, regardless of what they may consist of, how the image is created, or who made them and disregard the additional part of the sentence in Exodus 20:5.  If that be the case, then:

We are not allowed to have any mirrors, because looking into them makes an image;
We are not allowed to have most any books that contain images on the covers or inside;
We are not to watch any TV programs, any movies, or anything that is in a video image;
We are not to have any photographs, paintings, art of any form, or statues of angels (or anything) in our homes;

We are not allowed to have canned food, boxed food or any food because it has images on them;

We are not allowed to create any form of art, such as paintings, photographs, sculptures;
We are not allowed to draw crosses, angels, images of Christ, or anything in our Bibles;

We are not allowed to have Bibles that have the image of the cross or any image on the cover;

We are not allowed to have a T-shirt or any clothing with any images on it;
We are not allowed to have a created logo (image) for one’s ministry or business or any activity;
We are not allowed to create an image of anything in our minds;

I will maintain creating images with my cameras, draw images in my GoTo Bible as long as I don’t worship them nor serve them as stipulated in Exodus 20:5.