Thou shalt worship no other gods before me

@markinkansas God said not to worship any other gods, apart from himself. That's the first commandment.

@val70 "we don't think that the people of Judea or Israel would know other gods then"

The Bible shows the people of Judah frequently engaged in idol worship, adopting practices from surrounding cultures like Canaan, Egypt, and Assyria, despite God's strict prohibitions, leading to cycles of reform under righteous kings (like Josiah) and relapse into worshipping deities such as Baal, Asherah, and other gods, often through high places and even child sacrifice, which the prophets condemned as spiritual adultery and a betrayal of their covenant with Yahweh, eventually contributing to national decline and exile.

Anything man worships even today, above Yeshua, is considered idolatry, but the people of Judea and Israel definitely worshiped other Idols, as seen in these biblical accounts:

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32): While Moses was receiving the Law on the mountaintop, the Israelites pressured Aaron to build a golden calf idol. God was furious, calling them a stiff-necked people, and his anger was only appeased after Moses interceded, leading to severe consequences for many Israelites.

King Solomon's Idolatry (1 Kings 11:9-13): Despite warnings, Solomon married foreign wives who brought their gods, and he built altars to them. God became angry, stating He would tear the kingdom from his son because Solomon's heart turned away from Him.

Deuteronomy Warnings (Deuteronomy 11:16-17): Moses warned the Israelites that if their hearts were deceived into serving other gods, God's anger would be kindled, and the land would yield no rain or fruit.

Prophetic Warnings: Throughout the Old Testament, prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah consistently condemned Israel for idolatry, describing God's anger and impending judgment for forsaking Him for Baal, Asherah, and other deities.

These narratives demonstrate that God views worshiping other gods (idolatry) as a fundamental betrayal, an offense, and a direct violation of His covenant, leading to severe consequences for individuals and nations.

@LadyGrace Not for me, I guess :)

@LadyGrace there are over 400 religions in the world..

@markinkansas Over 4200 religions in this world, and if they listen to what Yeshua said instead of flawed man, and follow His commandments, they'll know not to worship any idols. What I told you comes from the Bible, which addresses everyone in the world. It is what God has told us all not to do. Idolatry also extends to any worldly pursuits or attachments that displace God, including any man made graven images of worship or figures like statues. That's His rules, not mine. Some won't follow his Commandments, and they may not matter to many, but they are in place for good reason.

Jews today do not worship idols. In fact, Judaism strictly forbids idol worship (Avodah Zarah) and even prohibits using physical images or representations of God in worship, emphasizing a direct, singular relationship with the transcendent, incorporeal God. While ancient Israel struggled with idolatry, modern Judaism strongly upholds the Decalogue's prohibition against graven images, viewing it as a fundamental violation of their covenant.

@LadyGrace Catholic ? Normans ? Jews ? and what about these ?

@markinkansas You'll see my answer in another reply I wrote you.

@val70 What specifically is not for you? What I have told you comes directly from the Bible.

@LadyGrace Just I wasn't part of this conversation up to then :)