Holy Water
What the Bible says about holy water
The Bible is silent about holy water the way it is used today.
For
baptism, Matthew 3:11 speaks
of "baptizing
with water for repentance," with nothing in the context suggesting
that the water itself is “holy.”
Baptism
is a symbolic ritual, identifying oneself with Christ's death, burial, and
resurrection.
A
closer parallel to the modern use of holy water would be God's laws in the Old
Testament, which required cleaning ritually unclean things with water to purify
them before one could touch them (see Leviticus
15, 16, and 17:15).
See
also a specific reference to ritually unclean people in Numbers 19:17.
Holy
water is now permanently retained at the entrance of Catholic churches, blessed
at the first of each lunar month, and sprinkled over patrons as they enter.
This
practice was created to supplant the pagan celebration of the new moon,
according to Canon 65 of the Council of Constantinople (691).
According
to the Catholic
Encyclopedia, the earliest modern uses of holy water appeared in the
ninth century.
With
that, coupled with the New Testament's silence regarding the practice and use
of holy water, it can be concluded that the tradition of holy water was created
for the sole purpose of putting a pagan ceremony out of commission, using a
scant few biblical references to water for purification.
Any practice that makes us feel closer to God
and furthers our walk with Him should be encouraged (cf. Romans 14 esp.
verse 23).
But
also consider 1 Corinthians 6:12.
If a practice is beneficial to a relationship with God, keep it; otherwise,
throw it away.
This
is all the more true when said practice has little biblical foundation.
The
Bible nowhere instructs Christians to use "holy water" in any way,
shape, or form.
The
Catholic use of holy water is not biblical.
Are you struggling with a big decision or
wondering how your eternal future will play out?
Why not talk to the God of the universe and
let Him work in your behalf?
He says, “I will instruct you and teach you the way
you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).
Ask God to show you what to do. Pray the
following prayer:
“Heavenly
Father,
I
admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to
turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with You.
Please
forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my
Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and
rose from the dead.
I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided
for me as my Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever
shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I
believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and
no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.
Lord
Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I
thank You that you have given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am
born again.
Heavenly
Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit Who is in me now. I surrender
my life to You. I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Use
me for Your glory.
In
Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
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When I look into Your
holinessWhen I gaze into Your loveliness
Your loveliness
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
In the light of You
When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart
When my will becomes enthroned in Your love
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
Light of You
I worship You I worship You
I worship You worship You
The reason I live is to worship You
I worship You
I worship You (You are my God) I worship You
The reason I live is to worship You
When I look into Your holiness
When I gaze into Your loveliness
Your loveliness
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
In the light of You
In the light of You
When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart
Reaching Your heart
When my will becomes enthroned in Your love
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
It's the reason that I live
I worship You I worship You
I worship You
The reason I live is to worship You
I worship of You with all my heart
I worship You worship You
The reason I live is to worship You
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