Question 57: What is forbidden in the second commandment?

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What is forbidden in the second commandment?

The second commandment forbids the worshiping of God by images, or any other way not appointed in His Word.

Scripture Proofs

Deuteronomy 4:15-16

Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves... Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image.

Colossians 2:18-23

Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels... after the commandments and doctrines of men.