Question 57 of 114
The Duty God Requires of Man
What are the reasons annexed to the second commandment?
Answer
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 ().
Read the 3 proof texts (KJV)
- Psalm 45:2-3,6
- 2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. 3Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O [most] mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. 6Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom [is] a right sceptre.
- Psalm 45:11
- So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he [is] thy Lord; and worship thou him.
- Exodus 34:13-14
- 13But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves: 14For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God: