By claiming that the Roman Church is above the Bible (the Word of God), they
have exalted themselves above the Name of God! Just as the devil tried to do!
ìFor thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I
will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon
the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will
ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most
High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the
pit.î Isaiah 14:13-15
Apparently, the Catholic hierarchy places no credence on the scriptures, even
though they testify of themselves!
ìAll scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness.î 2 Timothy 3:16
When scripture contradicts Catholic teaching or tradition, it is Roman Canon that
wins out. This is the very reason explaining how the papacy could execute millions
of Bible believing Christians, even though the accused could back up their stand
with the Word of God! This is also how they place the Blessed Virgin above the
Savior Jesus Christ.
According to Catholic teaching, when Jesus is ready to unleash His wrath on
some poor sinner, His mother Mary is the only one that can calm His anger. She
goes before His throne and pleads for mercy for the faithful Catholics that pray to
her. The Roman Institution sees Mary as the true savior, and views Jesus Christ
as a fearsome Judge that only seeks to punish mankind.
ìÖif God is angry with a sinner, and Mary takes him under
her protection, she with-holds the avenging arm of her Son,
and saves him. ëAnd soÖno one can be found more fit for this
office than Mary, who seizes the sword of divine justice with
her own hands to prevent it from falling upon and punishing
the sinner.íî 10Because she is His mother, Jesus cannot refuse her request.ìÖwhatever the Mother asks for, the Son never denies
herÖî 11 (emphasis mine)It is Mary that is a sinnerís refuge!ìÖMary is called a plane-treeÖthat sinners may understand
that as the plane-tree gives shelter to [travelers] from the heat
of the sun, so does Mary invite them to take shelter under her
protection from the wrath of God, justly kindled against
them.î 12