Thus the Egyptians worshipped figures of the crocodile, the, ram, the ox, and the goat. Their fascinations with such creatures stern from their admiration of God s handiwork. But the creatures were exalted above measure. Even flies were worshipped in Egypt. If you have ever swatted one, imagine offering sacrifices to such things.
Some images used in worship are pretty.
Some are ugly. Crudely fashioned objects of worship are found in many parts of the world today. There are still some cleverly done icons that more advanced people bow before and worship. The idols men made were subject to corruption. God s true image is incorruptible.