Question 57

What are the Reasons annexed to the second Commandment?

The Reasons annexed to the second Commandment are, God's Sovereignty over us, his Propriety in us, and the Zeal he hath to his own Worship.

Scripture references for paragraph 1

Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.

Psalms 95:2-3
2Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.
3For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.

Psalms 95:6
6O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

Psalms 45:11
11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

Exodus 34:13-14
13Rather, you must tear down their altars, smash their sacred stones, and chop down their Asherah poles.
14For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

Source and edition

Baptist Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription

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