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Orthodox Catechism (1680)

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Question 107 · The third Part is of Man’s Thankfulness

What doth God require in the first Commandment?

That as dearly as I tender the Salvation of my own Soul, so earnestly should I shun and sly all Idolatry, Sorcery, Inchantments, Superstition, praying to Saints, or any other Creatures, and should rightly acknowledg the only and true God, trust in him alone, submit and subject my selfunto him with all Humility, and Patience, look for all good things from him alone, and lastly with the intire Affection of my Heart love, reverence, and worship him, so that I am ready to renounce and forsake all Creatures rather than to commit the least thing that may be against his Will.

1 Corinthians 6:9–10; 1 Corinthians 10:7,14; Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:11; Matthew 4:10; Revelation 19:10; Revelation 22:8–9; John 17:3; Jeremiah 17:5; Hebrews 10:36; Colossians 1:11; Romans 5:3–4; 1 Corinthians 10:10; Philippians 2:14; 1 Peter 5:5–6; Psalm 10:4; Isaiah 45:7; John 1:17; Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37; Deuteronomy 6:2; Psalm 111:10; Matthew 4:20; Matthew 5:29; Matthew 10:37–38

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