This cartoon is important for Christians, because it describes a rivalry of the height and beauty of different temples, in an effort to please God. The fact is that a temple or church is just a building, and its size and beauty are not critical standards with respect to worshiping God. It is the Christian spirit and inspiration of the individuals worshiping in these buildings that are important for pleasing God, not the buildings themselves.
Prayer, together with almsgiving can furnish us with countless good things from above. They can quench the fire of sin in our souls and can give us great freedom. Cornelius had recourse to these two virtues and sent his prayers up to heaven. Because of these two virtues he heard the angel say: “Thy prayers and they alms have gone up and been remembered in the sight of God.” (Acts 10:4)
This cartoon is important for Christians, because it describes a rivalry of the height and beauty of different temples, in an effort to please God. The fact is that a temple or church is just a building, and its size and beauty are not critical standards with respect to worshiping God. It is the Christian spirit and inspiration of the individuals worshiping in these buildings that are important for pleasing God, not the buildings themselves.
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