“In the book of Wisdom, it is written thus: Therefore there shall be a regard even for the idols of the nations. For God did not look for a long time on the idols that were worshipped for a long time, and on the sacrifices made to idols. He who always sees, at some point condescends to look. He saw with patience, he re…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Sermon 360A
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11Therefore even upon the idols of the Gentiles shall there be a visitation: because in the creature of God they are become an abomination, and stumblingblocks to the souls of men, and a snare to the feet of the unwise.
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9For the ungodly and his ungodliness are both alike hateful unto God.
10For that which is made shall be punished together with him that made it.
— Wisdom of Solomon 14:11 —
12For the devising of idols was the beginning of spiritual fornication, and the invention of them the corruption of life.
13For neither were they from the beginning, neither shall they be for ever.