What does the preface to the Ten Commandments teach us?
The preface to the Ten Commandments teaches us that because God is the LORD, and our gracious Redeemer, his commandments are for our good and he does not will for us to depend on ourselves in keeping them, but to trust his grace and power. Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:13, 16; 30:6. Question 51: Which is the first commandment? Answer: The first commandment is, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Scripture: Exodus 20:3. Question 52: What is required in the first commandment? Answer: The first commandment requires us to know and acknowledge God to be the only true God, and our God, and to worship and glorify him accordingly. Scripture: Joshua 24:15; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Deuteronomy 26:17; Psalm 29:2; Matthew 4:10. Question 53: What is forbidden in the first commandment? Answer: The first commandment forbids us to deny or not to worship and glorify the true God as God and our God; and to give that worship and glory to any other, which is due unto him alone. Scripture: Joshua 24:27; Roman
