Q52. What is forbidden in the first Commandment?
The first Commandment forbiddeth the denying, or not worshipping and glorifying the true God, as God, and our God; and the giving that Worship and Glory to any other, which is due unto him a alone.
Scripture proofs
- [1]Psalms 14:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
- [2]Romans 1:21
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
- [3]Psalms 81:10-11
I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
- [4]Romans 1:25-26
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.