“You shall not make images of what is with Me; gods of silver and gold you shall not make for yourselves.” (Exodus 20:20) We may not make human forms even for decorative purposes.
(Rambam, Hilchot Avodah Zarah – The Laws of Idolatry and Paganism)
Do not ever perform a Mitzvah with the intention of making money, and turning Me and My service into a god of silver or gold. (Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak of Balnidov – Emet L’Yaakov)
One should not apply human yardsticks to the way one relates to God. (Rabbeinu Bachya)
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