AR 459 - idols

AR 459
And idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and wood,
(Revelation 9:20)

By "idols" in the Word, are signified the falsities of worship,
and therefore to adore them signifies worship from falsities. . .
"idols of gold" signified falsities concerning Divine things;
"idols of silver," falsities concerning spiritual things;
"idols of brass," falsities concerning charity;
"idols of stone," falsities concerning faith;
and "idols of wood," falsities concerning good works.

All these falsities exist in those who do not do the work of repentance,
that is, shun evils as sins against God.