Which is the first commandment?
The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Proofs
- The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me. (Exodus 20:3)
Additional Exposition
Section 1
Is the belief and worship of a Deity one of the principles of natural religion?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: For all people will walk every one in the name of their God, (Micah 4:5)
But is it more strongly inculcated in the divine word?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Worship the Lord, (Psalm 29:2)
Section 2
Did the sin of having many gods prevail in the early ages of the world?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Wherefore hast thou stolen my gods? (Genesis 31:30)
And were God’s own people soon infected with it?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Up, make us gods, (Exodus 32:1)
Is this sin absolutely forbidden in the first commandment?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: For first of all the commandments is this, hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord, (Mark 12:29)
And was it severely punished in those that were guilty of it?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: For the Lord plagued the people because they made the calf, (Exodus 32)