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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 47

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 47

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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 alone.

God forbiddeth,

1. The denying of him to be the True God.a*

2. The not-worshipping and glorifying of him as God.b†

3. The not-worshipping and glorifying of him, as our God.c‡

4. The giving that worship and glory, to any other, which is due to him alone.d4

Notes

  1. *Psal. 14.1. The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God.
  2. †Rom. 1.20, 21. They are without excuse, because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not, as God.
  3. ‡Psal. 81.11. My people would not hearken unto my voice, and Israel would none of me.
  4. 4Rom. 1.15. Who changed the truth of God into a lye, and worshipped, and served the Creature, more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aPsalm 14:1
  2. bRomans 1:20–21
  3. cPsalm 81:11
  4. dRomans 1:25

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