“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3)
This Easter, President Trump posted an AI image of himself robed in divine light, healing a sick man like Jesus. He took it down after backlash. But instead of humility, Trump and his defenders attacked Christians who were offended—mocking them as weak or disloyal.
This is not new. It is emperor worship in modern clothes.
In ancient Rome, Caesars demanded to be called Lord and God. Citizens had to burn incense to the emperor’s spirit as a loyalty test. The early church refused. They paid taxes and prayed for rulers, but they would not worship any man. They knew only Christ is King. For that stand, they faced lions and the sword. Revelation calls it the mark of the beast—forced worship of the ruler’s image.
Scripture is clear: “I am the Lord… and my glory will I not give to another” (Isaiah 42:8). No president, no movement, no meme gets to wear the robes of the Savior.
When Christians say an image goes too far and they are attacked for it, we see the old pagan demand again: bow or be branded disloyal.
Brethren, love your country. Pray for leaders. But never give any man the worship that belongs to Jesus Christ alone. Christ is King. No one else.
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