Keach's Catechism, Question 57
Question 57
What is forbidden in the second commandment?
The second commandment forbids the worshipping of God by images, or any other way not appointed in His Word.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Romans 1:22-2322Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.
Deuteronomy 4:15-1615So since you saw no form of any kind on the day the LORD spoke to you out of the fire at Horeb, be careful
16that you do not act corruptly and make an idol for yourselves of any form or shape, whether in the likeness of a male or female,
Matthew 15:99They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
Colossians 2:1818Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.
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