Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Bali, Indonesia
Bali is known as "the island of the gods (all lower case)." The Sanskrit word “Bali” means “sacrificial offering” and other translations have said it means to bow. According to CollinsDictionary.com pagan means a member of a group professing a polytheistic religion.
In Hebrew, "baali" means "my lord" and "baal" means "lord," both of which no one should use or call anyone if they are a follower and believer of the only LIVING GOD, YESHUA HAMOSHIACH (JESUS CHRIST) because it refers to "Baal," a pagan (demon) god and pagan worship.
In the Tanakh and HOLY Bible for us Messianic Jews and Christians, GOD (YHWH...respectfully) said, "Do not make any idols (Exodus 34:17)" and "Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, do not place a carved stone in your land to bow down before it (Leviticus 26:1)."
Accoring to BibleStudyTools.com, Baali [N] [H] [S] my lord, a title the prophet ( Hosea 2:16 ) reproaches the Jewish church for applying to Jehovah, instead of the more endearing title Ishi, meaning "my husband."
My Testimony and Advice (Messianic Jews and Christians)
PLEASE take heed to the LORD's WORD; DO NOT bow to pagan gods and idols. I enjoyed visiting Bali, but upon returning I realized I fell into sinful many acts (rituals, baths, ceremonies, purchasing pagan jewelry, etc), but thankfully "the LORD is gracious to forgive" after much repentance, renouncing, applying the blood of YESHUA HAMOSHIACH and the HOLY SPIRIT FIRE.
1 John 1:9 "If we acknowledge our sins, then, since he is trustworthy and just, he will forgive them and purify us from all wrongdoing."
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Thankfully, "death is swallowed up in VICTORY" and victory belongs to the LORD.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Bali, Indonesia
My Testimony and Advice (Messianic Jews and Christians)
When taking photos, remember to frame all your shots according to the LORD's WORD, "no idols" and let everything you do be done in LOVE; let everything you do be done for the glory of GOD in the name of YESHUA HAMOSHIACH (JESUS CHRIST).
And if people are willing to listen (be honorable...LOVE does not dishonor others), SHARE the GOOD NEWS of CHRIST and all the good things HE does for you! Our GOD is always GOOD!
I went to Bali, foolishly sinned beyond belief (do not try that sin at home or anywhere...lol) and GOD forgave me, gave me great photos and stories to share with you about HIM and my trip! :)
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia