Title: The Only God/Exodus 20:1-11
Contents
the only god
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Bible Text: Exodus 20:1-11
At the heart of the first commandment is that there is no compromise on the object of faith.
Moreover, if the first commandment is truly obeyed, obedience to the remaining 9 commands is
It follows naturally. The problem is to obey this first commandment incorrectly.
The other commands will also be broken.
(Glossary)
1. Life seeking God (desire)
If it is a human being, whether it is a primitive man or a modern man, regardless of the East
I have a longing. But the sinful life cannot know God right away.
“It has been changed into idols in the form of corruptible man, of gold, and of scum.”
c (Romans 1:23). For a life like this, the first commandment tells us what to worship
It has a purpose to give.
2. Is Jehovah an Object of Worship?
The ground that Jehovah is the supreme object of man's worship is given first by his name.
You can find it. This Yahweh is “the one who is to come, and the one who is
Because it shows that He is the true God (Revelation 1:8).
is. Not only that, he created all things and provided for them according to his good will.
He is a savior and a peace offering, so like Joshua, “Only me and my house are
I will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15) (Isaiah 46:9).
3. Other Gods
If humans do not believe in God, they have other gods instead. Christian
Religious pluralists who like Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, even all creatures
There are pantheists who think they are gods. Especially welcomed by modern people
God, the priest, created all things, but after that, regardless of
There are naturalists who just let it go. And the so-called atheists
All. There are also agnostics who, like the citizens of Athens, do not know God.
All.
However, it should be noted that believers also have idols. Israeli
Sin was not due to the total denial of God, but rather to anything other than God.
Because he liked to serve other gods. Modern people like sports and pleasure
Do you not serve the rock, honor, money, knowledge and health as God?
Conclusion: Dear saints!
The Lord called out to Golgotha.
"Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life; through me
No one comes to the Father except him” (John 14:6).