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Open Your Bibles to Open Your Bibles to Exodus 20:4-6Exodus 20:4-6

KJV Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any

likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the

iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my

commandments.

3 versions of the 1st 3 versions of the 1st commandment?commandment?

*Protestant Version*Protestant Version  First CommandmentFirst Commandment

Thou shalt have no other gods before me.Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

*Catholic Version*Catholic Version  First CommandmentFirst Commandment

I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have strange gods before strange gods before meme..

*Hebrew Version*Hebrew Version  First CommandmentFirst Commandment

I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.slavery.

Protestant Bible Protestant Bible KJV

Exodus 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying,

2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt,

out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before

me.

Catholic Bible Catholic Bible Douay-Rheims

1 And the Lord spoke all these words:2 I am the Lord thy God, who brought

thee out of theland of Egypt, out of the house of

bondage.3 Thou shalt not have strange gods

before me.

The Tanach or Jewish The Tanach or Jewish BibleBible

20:1 And God spoke all these words, 20:1 And God spoke all these words, saying: saying:

20:2 I am the Lord thy God, who 20:2 I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of brought thee out of the land of

Egypt, out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. the house of bondage.

20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.before Me.

3 versions of the 2nd 3 versions of the 2nd commandment?commandment?

ProtestantProtestantSecond CommandmentSecond Commandment4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thingof any thing

that that isis in heaven above, or that in heaven above, or that isis in the earth beneath, or that in the earth beneath, or that isis in the water in the water under the earth:under the earth:

5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy 5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God God amam a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth unto the third and fourth generationgeneration of them that hate me; of them that hate me;

6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my 6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.commandments.

CatholicCatholicSecond Commandment Second Commandment Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vainThou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain

HebrewHebrewSecond CommandmentSecond Commandment3. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.3. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any thing that is in 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any thing that is in

heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth;heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth;5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting 5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting

the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My commandments.  6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My commandments. 

CatholicCatholicSecond Commandment Second Commandment 

Thou shalt not take the Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in name of the Lord thy God in

vainvain

*Catholic Version*Catholic Version  

First CommandmentFirst Commandment I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have

strange gods before strange gods before meme..

Second Commandment Second Commandment Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy

God in vainGod in vain

Third CommandmentThird Commandment

Remember thou keep the Sabbath Day.Remember thou keep the Sabbath Day.

What happened to verse What happened to verse 20:4,5 &6 ???20:4,5 &6 ???

4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness image, or any likeness of any thingof any thing that that isis in in

heaven above, or that heaven above, or that isis in the earth beneath, in the earth beneath, or that or that isis in the water under the earth: in the water under the earth:

5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, 5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God amam a a

jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fathers upon the children unto the third and

fourth fourth generationgeneration of them that hate me; of them that hate me;6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them 6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them

that love me, and keep my commandments.that love me, and keep my commandments.

HebrewHebrewSecond CommandmentSecond Commandment

3. 3. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any image, nor any manner of likeness, of any

thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under earth beneath, or that is in the water under

the earth;the earth;5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor 5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor

serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers

upon the children unto the third and fourth upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;generation of them that hate Me;

6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth 6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My generation of them that love Me and keep My

commandments.  commandments. 

We addressed the reason We addressed the reason the Jews changed the 1the Jews changed the 1stst

commandment. As commandment. As addressed in the book addressed in the book “Jewish Worship” by “Jewish Worship” by Abraham Millgram Abraham Millgram

See Daniel 7:15-28See Daniel 7:15-28 I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and

the visions of my head troubled me. 16 I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know

the interpretation of the things. 17 These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall

arise out of the earth. 18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the

kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. 19 Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was

diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass;

which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet; 20 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that

had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great

things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

Daniel 7:20 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great

things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. 21 I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them; 22 Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and

the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. 23 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall

devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. 24 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. 25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they

shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. 26 But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to

destroy it unto the end.

27 And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven,

shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting

kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

28 Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter

in my heart.

Quran Surah 4.157Quran Surah 4.157That they said (in boast), "We That they said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of killed Christ Jesus the son of

Mary,Mary,the Messenger of Allah";- but the Messenger of Allah";- but

they killed him not, nor they killed him not, nor crucified him,crucified him,

but so it was made to appear but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ to them, and those who differ therein arefull of doubts, with therein arefull of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but no (certain) knowledge, but

only conjecture toonly conjecture tofollow, for of a surety they follow, for of a surety they

killed him not:-killed him not:-

Quran Surah 4.171Quran Surah 4.171O People of the Book! Commit no O People of the Book! Commit no

excesses in your religion: Nor say of excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a the son of Mary was (no more than) a

messenger of Allah, and His Word, messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary,which He bestowed on Mary,

and a spirit proceeding from Him: so and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His messengers. believe in Allah and His messengers.

Say not "Trinity": desist: it will be Say not "Trinity": desist: it will be better for you:better for you:

for Allah is one Allah: Glory be to Him: for Allah is one Allah: Glory be to Him: (far Exalted is He) above having a son. (far Exalted is He) above having a son.

To Him belong all things in the To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is heavens and on earth. And enough is

Allah as a Disposer of affairs.Allah as a Disposer of affairs.

Quran Surah 5.051Quran Surah 5.051O ye who believe! take not the O ye who believe! take not the

Jews and the Christians for Jews and the Christians for youryour

friends and protectors: They friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors are but friends and protectors

to eachto eachother. And he amongst you other. And he amongst you

that turns to them (for that turns to them (for friendship) is offriendship) is of

them. Verily Allah guideth not them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.a people unjust.

Quran Surah 4.089Quran Surah 4.089They but wish that ye should They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing thus be on the same footing

(as they): But take not friends (as they): But take not friends from their ranks until they flee from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they turn is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find slay them wherever ye find

them; and (in any case) take them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their no friends or helpers from their

ranks;-ranks;-

Why would the Roman Catholic ChuWhy would the Roman Catholic Church remove the 2rch remove the 2ndnd Commandment?Idol$$$! Commandment?Idol$$$!

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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE$140.00 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE$140.00

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ST. JUDE 54"$1050.00 ST. JUDE 54"$1050.00

A CATECHISM OFA CATECHISM OFCHRISTIAN DOCTRINECHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

Prepared and Enjoined by Prepared and Enjoined by Order ofOrder of

The Third Plenary Council of The Third Plenary Council of BaltimoreBaltimore

QUESTIONS NUMBERED TO QUESTIONS NUMBERED TO AGREE WITHAGREE WITH

"EXPLANATION OF THE "EXPLANATION OF THE BALTIMORE CATECHISM"BALTIMORE CATECHISM"

55. Q. Why is this sin called mortal?55. Q. Why is this sin called mortal?A. A. This sin is called mortal because it This sin is called mortal because it

deprives us of spiritual life,deprives us of spiritual life,which is sanctifying grace, and brings which is sanctifying grace, and brings

everlasting death and damnationeverlasting death and damnationon the soul.on the soul.

56. Q. How many things are necessary to 56. Q. How many things are necessary to make a sin mortal?make a sin mortal?

A. To make a sin mortal three things are A. To make a sin mortal three things are necessary: a grievous matter,necessary: a grievous matter,

sufficient reflection, and full consent of the sufficient reflection, and full consent of the will.will.

71. Q. Is the Blessed Virgin 71. Q. Is the Blessed Virgin Mary truly the Mother of Mary truly the Mother of

God?God?A. The Blessed Virgin Mary A. The Blessed Virgin Mary is truly the Mother of God, is truly the Mother of God,

because the samebecause the sameDivine Person who is the Divine Person who is the

Son of God is also the Son Son of God is also the Son of the Blessedof the BlessedVirgin Mary.Virgin Mary.

123. Q. What do you mean 123. Q. What do you mean by the authority of the by the authority of the

Church?Church?A. By the authority of the A. By the authority of the

Church I mean the right and Church I mean the right and power which thepower which the

Pope and the bishops, as Pope and the bishops, as the successors of the the successors of the

Apostles, have to teachApostles, have to teachand to govern the faithful.and to govern the faithful.

125. Q. When does the Church 125. Q. When does the Church teach infallibly?teach infallibly?

A. The Church teaches infallibly A. The Church teaches infallibly when it speaks through the when it speaks through the

Pope and thePope and thebishops, united in general bishops, united in general

council, or through the Pope council, or through the Pope alone when healone when he

proclaims to all the faithful a proclaims to all the faithful a doctrine of faith or morals.doctrine of faith or morals.

THE ANGELICAL SALUTATIONTHE ANGELICAL SALUTATION

Hail Mary, full of grace! the Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee: blessed art Lord is with thee: blessed art

thouthouamongst women, and blessed amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary,Holy Mary,Mother of God, pray for us Mother of God, pray for us

sinners, now and at the hour of sinners, now and at the hour of our death.our death.

Amen.Amen.

Q. 40. Why do we need Q. 40. Why do we need Mary's prayers at the hour Mary's prayers at the hour

of death?of death?A. We need Mary's prayers A. We need Mary's prayers

at the hour of death at the hour of death because at that time ourbecause at that time oursalvation is in greatest salvation is in greatest

danger, and our spiritual danger, and our spiritual enemies most anxiousenemies most anxious

to overcome us.to overcome us.

THE CONFITEORTHE CONFITEOR

I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary, ever I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary, ever Virgin, to blessedVirgin, to blessed

Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostlesto the holy Apostles

Peter and Paul, and to all the Saints, that I have Peter and Paul, and to all the Saints, that I have sinned exceedingly insinned exceedingly in

thought, word and deed, through my fault, through thought, word and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through mymy fault, through my

most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed Mary, ever Virgin,Mary, ever Virgin,

blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holyBaptist, the holy

Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, to pray Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, to pray to the Lord our Godto the Lord our God

for me.for me.

9. Q. What must we do to save our souls?9. Q. What must we do to save our souls?A. To save our souls, we must worship God by faith, A. To save our souls, we must worship God by faith,

hope, and charity;hope, and charity;that is, we must believe in Him, hope in Him, and that is, we must believe in Him, hope in Him, and

love Him with all ourlove Him with all ourheart.heart.

10. Q. How shall we know the things which we are 10. Q. How shall we know the things which we are to believe?to believe?

A. We shall know the things which we are to believe A. We shall know the things which we are to believe from the Catholicfrom the Catholic

Church, through which God speaks to us.Church, through which God speaks to us.

11. Q. Where shall we find the chief truths which 11. Q. Where shall we find the chief truths which the Church teaches?the Church teaches?

A. We shall find the chief truths which the Church A. We shall find the chief truths which the Church teaches in theteaches in the

Apostles' Creed.Apostles' Creed.

50. Q. Was any one ever 50. Q. Was any one ever preserved from original sin?preserved from original sin?A. The Blessed Virgin Mary, A. The Blessed Virgin Mary, through the merits of her through the merits of her

Divine Son, wasDivine Son, waspreserved free from the guilt of preserved free from the guilt of original sin, and this privilege original sin, and this privilege

isiscalled her Immaculate called her Immaculate

Conception.Conception.

114. Q. Which are the means instituted by 114. Q. Which are the means instituted by our Lord to enable men at allour Lord to enable men at all

times to share in the fruits of the times to share in the fruits of the Redemption?Redemption?

A. The means instituted by our Lord to A. The means instituted by our Lord to enable men at all times to shareenable men at all times to share

in the fruits of His Redemption are the in the fruits of His Redemption are the Church and the Sacraments.Church and the Sacraments.

115. Q. What is the Church?115. Q. What is the Church?A. The Church is the congregation of all A. The Church is the congregation of all

those who profess the faith ofthose who profess the faith ofChrist, partake of the same Sacraments, and Christ, partake of the same Sacraments, and

are governed by their lawfulare governed by their lawfulpastors under one visible Head.pastors under one visible Head.

116. Q. Who is the invisible Head of the Church?116. Q. Who is the invisible Head of the Church?A. Jesus Christ is the invisible Head of the Church.A. Jesus Christ is the invisible Head of the Church.

117. Q. Who is the visible Head of the Church?117. Q. Who is the visible Head of the Church?A. Our Holy Father the Pope, the Bishop of Rome, is A. Our Holy Father the Pope, the Bishop of Rome, is

the Vicar of Christthe Vicar of Christon earth, and the visible Head of the Church.on earth, and the visible Head of the Church.

128. Q. Has the Church any marks by which it may 128. Q. Has the Church any marks by which it may be known?be known?

A. The Church has four marks by which it may be A. The Church has four marks by which it may be known: it is One; it isknown: it is One; it is

Holy; it is Catholic; it is Apostolic.Holy; it is Catholic; it is Apostolic.

133. Q. In which Church are these marks found?133. Q. In which Church are these marks found?A. A. These marks are found in the Holy Roman These marks are found in the Holy Roman

Catholic Church alone.Catholic Church alone.

152. Q. What is Baptism?152. Q. What is Baptism?A. Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us A. Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us

from original sin, makes usfrom original sin, makes usChristians, children of God, and heirs of Christians, children of God, and heirs of

heaven.heaven.

153. Q. Are actual sins ever remitted by 153. Q. Are actual sins ever remitted by Baptism?Baptism?

A. Actual sins and all the punishment due to A. Actual sins and all the punishment due to them are remitted bythem are remitted by

Baptism, if the person baptized be guilty of Baptism, if the person baptized be guilty of any, and is rightlyany, and is rightly

disposed.disposed.154. Q. Is Baptism necessary to salvation?154. Q. Is Baptism necessary to salvation?A. A. Baptism is necessary to salvation, Baptism is necessary to salvation, because without it we cannot enterbecause without it we cannot enter

into the kingdom of heaven.into the kingdom of heaven.

166. Q. What is 166. Q. What is Confirmation?Confirmation?

A. Confirmation is a A. Confirmation is a Sacrament through which Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghostwe receive the Holy Ghost

to make us strong and to make us strong and perfect Christians and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.soldiers of Jesus Christ.

302. Q. Are there other sacramentals 302. Q. Are there other sacramentals besides the sign of the cross andbesides the sign of the cross and

holy water?holy water?A. Besides the sign of the cross and A. Besides the sign of the cross and

holy water there are many otherholy water there are many othersacramentals, such as blessed candles, sacramentals, such as blessed candles,

ashes, palms, crucifixes, imagesashes, palms, crucifixes, imagesof the Blessed Virgin and of the saints, of the Blessed Virgin and of the saints,

rosaries and scapulars.rosaries and scapulars.

305. Q. Is prayer necessary 305. Q. Is prayer necessary to salvation?to salvation?

A. Prayer is necessary to A. Prayer is necessary to salvation, and without it no salvation, and without it no

one having theone having theuse of reason can be saved.use of reason can be saved.

310. Q. Is it enough to belong to 310. Q. Is it enough to belong to God's Church in order to be God's Church in order to be

saved?saved?A. It is not enough to belong to the A. It is not enough to belong to the Church in order to be saved, but Church in order to be saved, but

wewemust also keep the must also keep the

Commandments of God and of the Commandments of God and of the Church.Church.

313. Q. Which are the 313. Q. Which are the Commandments of God?Commandments of God?

A. The Commandments of God are A. The Commandments of God are these ten:these ten:

1. I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not 1. I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have strange gods before Me.have strange gods before Me.

*2. *2. Thou shalt not take the name of the Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.Lord thy God in vain.

3. Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath 3. Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day.day.

4. Honor thy father and thy mother. 4. Honor thy father and thy mother. 5. Thou shalt not kill. 5. Thou shalt not kill.

6. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 6. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 7. Thou shalt not steal. 7. Thou shalt not steal.

8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against 8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.thy neighbor.

9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife. 9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife.10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's

goods.goods.

328. Q. What is 328. Q. What is presumption?presumption?

A. Presumption is a rash A. Presumption is a rash expectation of salvation expectation of salvation without making properwithout making proper

use of the necessary means use of the necessary means to obtain it.to obtain it.

*LESSON TWENTY-SEVENTH*LESSON TWENTY-SEVENTHTHE FIRST THE FIRST

COMMANDMENT--ON THE COMMANDMENT--ON THE HONOR AND INVOCATION HONOR AND INVOCATION

OF SAINTSOF SAINTS

331. Q. Does the first Commandment 331. Q. Does the first Commandment forbid the honoring of the saints?forbid the honoring of the saints?

A. The first Commandment does not A. The first Commandment does not forbid the honoring of the saints, butforbid the honoring of the saints, but

rather approves of it, because by rather approves of it, because by honoring the saints, who are thehonoring the saints, who are the

chosen friends of God, we honor God chosen friends of God, we honor God Himself.Himself.

332. Q. Does the first Commandment 332. Q. Does the first Commandment forbid us to pray to the saints?forbid us to pray to the saints?

A. The first Commandment does not A. The first Commandment does not forbid us to pray to the saints.forbid us to pray to the saints.

340. Q. Does the first 340. Q. Does the first Commandment forbid us to Commandment forbid us to

honor relics?honor relics?A. The first Commandment A. The first Commandment does not forbid us to honor does not forbid us to honor

relics, becauserelics, becauserelics are the bodies of the relics are the bodies of the saints or objects directly saints or objects directly

connected withconnected withthem or with our Lord.them or with our Lord.

*LESSON TWENTY-EIGHTH*LESSON TWENTY-EIGHTHFROM THE SECOND TO THE FROM THE SECOND TO THE FOURTH COMMANDMENTFOURTH COMMANDMENT

345. Q. What is the second 345. Q. What is the second Commandment?Commandment?

A. The second Commandment A. The second Commandment is: Thou shalt not take the is: Thou shalt not take the

name of the Lordname of the Lordthy God in vain.thy God in vain.

Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or

any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the

water under the earth: 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the

LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth

generation of them that hate me; 6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my

commandments.