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What is forbidden in the first commandment?

The first commandment forbids the denying, or not worshiping and glorifying, the true God, as God and our God; and the giving of that worship and glory to any other which is due to Him alone.

Scripture Proofs

Psalm 14:1

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.

Romans 1:21

When they knew God, they glorified him not as God.

Psalm 81:11

But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

Romans 1:25

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator.