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66 In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, none can pass from the place in which men are tormented to paradise. Moreover, remission of sins is "the gift of God," which "cannot be purchased with money." Acts viii. 20.

What is the Romish doctrine concerning the worshipping and adoration of images?

That we ought to pay the same honours to the image of Christ or of any of his saints as to the original, and that we may pray towards the image.

Prove this contrary to Scripture.

The first is directly contrary to the second commandment, and the second is contrary to the spirit of it.

What is the Romish doctrine concerning the worshipping and adoration of relics?

That they are to be venerated, and that prayer may be made towards them.

How is this contrary to the Word of God?

God hid the body of Moses to prevent the Israelites from paying homage to it.

What is the Romish doctrine concerning the invocation of saints?

That prayer may be addressed to those saints who are supposed to have gone to heaven immediately after death.

Prove it contrary to the Word of God.

It prevents multitudes from having habitual recourse to the intercession of Jesus Christ, which we