No Other Gods

This devotional explores the First Commandment through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism, defining it as a call to avoid all forms of idolatry and to place exclusive trust in the one true God. The teaching emphasizes that true obedience is a fruit of saving faith and gratitude, rather than a means to earn salvation, citing 1 Corinthians to warn that unrighteousness and idolatry disqualify one from inheriting the kingdom. Scripture passages from Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Matthew are used to illustrate the severe spiritual and moral consequences of turning to false gods, witchcraft, or worldly powers. The sermon concludes by affirming that God alone is the source of hope, strength, and salvation, urging believers to reject the worship of saints or angels and to rest their souls solely in the Lord.