Battling the false gods of power and wealthThe other day I saw a video of a group of Christians out on the streetS of Myanmar, earnestly praying for peace as security personnel looked on and filmed them. Often it is due to ego – the quest for power, wealth and domination. In the mystical experience of the Transfiguration, Jesus foreshadows his own death – and the coming of a new kingdom. Their faith may be corrupted by false gods, notably material wealth and power. So, at the Transfiguration, Jesus was flanked by two prophets who had battled against false gods – one that symbolised material wealth (the molten calf) and the other (Baal) promoted by a worldly power (Queen Jezebel).

Source: The Herald March 05, 2021 12:33 UTC