Catholicism:
Mary becomes an additional member of the Trinity...
The Roman Catholic Church has not only committed the same error as John (worshiping Angels), but makes a practice of it, despite the testimony of the Scriptures. The Catholic Church has exalted Mary—a servant of the Lord (Luke 1:38)—to the same level as God, if not higher.
A testimony of Pope Pius IX:
Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius IX solemnly defining the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, 8 December 1854.Pray to the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God (Mother of Jesus).
Mother of mercy and grace (replaces the Holy Spirit)
The work of our salvation (a co-redeemer).
She has been appointed by God, to be the Queen of heaven and earth
Exalted above all the choirs of angels and saints
Stands at the right hand of her only-begotten Son (Jesus is God's only begotten Son), Jesus Christ our Lord
She presents our petitions (co-mediator)
-Pope Pius IX
This testimony of Pope Pius IX, is blasphemous!
Those words are taught and practiced throughout Roman Catholic history.
God alone is our Redeemer, our Deliverer, our Benefactor, and our Comforter. He alone is to be worshiped. The Scriptures are very clear.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 8:27
And He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men (the man Christ Jesus).
Hebrews 7:25
Consequently, He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him (Jesus), since He always lives to make intercession for them.
Those who love Me, keep My commandments
Exodus 20:3-6
“You shall have no other gods before Me.
“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;
you shall not bow down to them nor serve them.
Leviticus 26:1
“You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the Lord your God.
Isaiah 45:20-22
"They have no knowledge, who carry about their wooden idol (Rosary), and pray to a god (Mary), who cannot save. Declare and set forth your case; indeed, let them consult together. There is no other God besides Me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none except Me. Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other." Jesus’ Birth Foretold
The angel said:
“Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High
Mary said (to the angel): “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”
The angel answered and said: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.”
Favor:
Mary; for you have found favor with God.
Favor-
Finding favor means gaining approval, acceptance, or special benefits or blessings.
There is also a close association among favor, grace, and mercy, which are sometimes used to translate the same Hebrew and Greek words.
The favor that human beings receive from God depends on His good pleasure.
His favor lasts a lifetime. Psalm 30:5
So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.
Shows favor to the humble.
For whoever finds me, finds life and obtains favor from the LORD.
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD.
Good understanding produces favor.
Proverbs 3:4, 34; 8:35; 12:2, 13:15
Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. Genesis 6:8
Moses:
Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people.”
Ex. 33:13
Naphtali, satisfied with favor. Deuteronomy 33:23
Samuel was growing in stature and in favor both with the LORD and with men. 1 Samuel. 2:26
God gave Daniel favor. Daniel 1:9
Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52
...having favor with all the people. David found favor in God's sight. Acts 2:47; 7:46
Mary's humble reaction to the news that she would give birth to the Son of God
Luke 1:46-55
Mary said:
My soul doth magnify the Lord
My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior
He (God), hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden (Mary)
All generations shall call me blessed
He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name.
His mercy is on them that fear him
Rather than glorifying herself, she humbly worshiped the Lord.
Mary Visits Elizabeth:
All generations shall call me blessed...
Blessed are you among women
Blessed is the fruit of your womb
Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord (42,45)
If Catholics actually read the Bible, they would see how little is actually said about Mary.
Scripture has little to say about Mary.
There’s no description of her appearance, her life, her later years (after Christ’s death), or her own death and burial.
She does appear with the disciples and the other believers on the day of Pentecost, she’s not an object of worship or even a leader in the early church. There simply are no biblical examples of anyone ever praying to her or giving her honor.
She does not play a role in any biblical explanation of the gospel.
Paul said, the mother of Jesus was “a descendent of David” (Romans 1:3), and he said that Christ was “born of a woman” (Galatians 4:4).
Matthew 24:24
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Resources:
Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius IX solemnly defining the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, 8 December 1854.
https://www.ewtn.com/faith/teachings/marye1.htm
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