Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 52
Question 52
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 95:2-32Let 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 95:66O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Psalms 45:1111and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
Exodus 34:1414For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.
Source and edition
Westminster Shorter Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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