The Ten Commandments Series - The First Commandment: True Worship and False Gods

Reverend Philip Rimmer's article, "The First Commandment," published in the Orange Banner, elucidates the distinct roles of God's moral law and the gospel. The moral law, summarised in the Ten Commandments, serves to reveal sin and humanity's need for salvation, which is attainable only through God's grace in Jesus Christ, not by adherence to the law. While believers are freed from the law's condemnation, it remains a guide for righteous living and the expression of love for God, focusing initially on duties owed to Him. The first commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," demands exclusive worship of the true God revealed in scripture, condemning syncretism, atheism, and idolatry, as God observes all. Ultimately, the article encourages self-reflection on whether the law has highlighted one's sin and driven them to Christ for salvation, and whether it now directs their life.Check out our website www.gole.org.uk