HC Q96 — What does God require in the second commandment?

*Lord's Day 35*

Question

What does God require in the second commandment?

Answer

That we in no wise represent God by images, (a) nor worship him in any other way than he has commanded in his word. (b) (a) Deut.4:15-19; Isa.40:18-25; Rom.1:23,24; Acts 17:29. (b) 1 Sam.15:23; Deut.12:30-32; Matt.15:9.

Edges

• part_of source-manifest/hc
• precedes catechism-qa/hc-097

Source

• source-manifest/hc — Heidelberg Catechism (1563) (PD, RCUS 1863)
• evidence_grade: D_doctrinal_textbook