Blessings for Obedience^(A)

26 ^(B)The Lord said, “Do not make idols or set up statues, stone pillars, or carved stones to worship. I am the Lord your God.

Warning against Idolatry

¹⁵ “When the Lord spoke to you from the fire on Mount Sinai, you did not see any form. For your own good, then, make certain ^16 (A)that you do not sin by making for yourselves an idol in any form at all—whether man or woman, ^17 (B)animal or bird, ¹⁸ reptile or fish.

^15 (A)“‘God's curse on anyone who makes an idol of stone, wood, or metal and secretly worships it; the Lord hates idolatry.’

“And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’