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THE LAWS OF GOD - #2

The Second Commandment and Related Scriptures

God has set forth HIS Laws in the Holy Scriptures for ALL Mankind to know--and obey (Proverbs 14:34 and Isaiah 60:12)!

2nd Commandment:

2. THOU (you) SHALL HAVE NO OTHER gods BEFORE ME (the Lord)!

(Exodus 20:3 - Deuteronomy 5:7)...
One of the keystones of the Faith of Abraham was the purge of Idols and the avoidance of entanglement with false gods. Thus, even today, one of the major unifying factors among Jews, Christians, and Arabs--Muslims, is their hatred of Idolatry! So, heed the norm of the Faithful! Shun Idols! (No idolatry!)

.A ATTRIBUTES OF GOD:

The normal practice of Idolatry flies directly in opposition to orthodox teaching about God, and HIS attributes or characteristics.
..1 UNIQUENESS OF GOD:
The Holy Scriptures boldly proglaim: LOOK UNTO ME (God), AND BE YE (you) SAVED, (even) ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH; FOR I AM GOD--AND THERE IS NONE ELSE! (Isaiah 45:22) Moreover, the declaration of this Uniqueness of God has been taught in the Congregation since the days of Moses, when he wrote the Mey KhaMoKha or Mi Chamocha (Exodus 15:11), which is sung as part of the Hebrew Litany (by most Synagogues). To assert that there is any other GOD contradicts this centuries old teaching of monothesism! Which is upheld by ALL the Descendants of Abraham: Jews, Christians, and Muslims! (Deuteronomy 4:35, 39; Hosea 13:4; Mark 12:32)

..2 JEALOUSY OF GOD: With respect to Idolatry, we must remember the warnings of the Scriptures, which say: ...FOR THE LORD THY (your) GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD, VISITING THE INIQUITIES (infidelities) OF THE FATHERS UPON THE CHILDREN TO THE THIRD AND FORTH GENERATION OF THOSE THAT HATE ME! (Exodus 20:5) Thus, we must be very careful to guard our fidelity to GOD, for this is what HE requires of us, who Believe in HIM (Exodus 33:20; Deuteronomy 4:24 and 6:14-15; Isaiah 42:8; Matthew 6:24; and I Corinthians 10:20-22).

.A NO EVIL IMAGES (Idols):

It is written that THOU (you) SHALL NOT MAKE UNTO THEE (you) ANY GRAVEN (fashioned) IMAGE, NOR ANY LIKENESS OF ANY THING THAT IS IN THE HEAVENS ABOVE, OR THAT IS IN THE EARTH BENEATH, OR THAT IS IN THE WATERS UNDER THE EARTH--THOU (you) SHALL NOT BOW DOWN THYSELF (yourself) TO THEM, NOR SERVE THEM... (Exodus 20:3-5) While some have tried to say that ALL images and pictures are banned by this Scripture, it is clear that this only refers to evil images or items dedicated to some false god or demon. (Or, designs used in forbidden magyck!) The things of God (and of HIS Heaven) are obviously excluded! And, so are the things of Nature--so long as they are not venerated nor worshipped.

..1 IDOLS BANNED FROM HOMES AND PERSONAL POSSESSIONS (Deuteronomy 7:25-26; Joshua 6:17-19. 7:19-21; II John 1:10-11).

..2 BAN ALSO PLACED ON FOODS OR OTHER ITEMS dedicated to Idols or consecrated to the worship of false gods or evil spirits (Exodus 34:15; Acts 15:20, 28-29; I Corinthians 10:20-22. 28).

..3 IDOLOCLASTIC PROGRAM: Whenever such evil images or idols come into your hand or dominion, they are to be destroyed or defaced to make them lose their power and wicked influence (Numbers 33:51-53; I Kings 15:13; II Chronicles 33:15).

.B NO EVIL PRACTICES (Magyck Taboo--Dark Arts):

The ban on Idolatry is extended to include idolatrous parctices, for it is written: WHEN THOU (you) ARE COME INTO THE LAND WHICH THE LORD THY (your) GOD GIVES THEE (you), THOU SHAL NOT LEARN TO DO AFTER THE ABOMINATIONS OF THOSE NATIONS! THERE SHALL NOT BE FOUND AMONG YOU ANY ONE THAT MAKES HIS SON OR HIS DAUGHTER TO PASS THROUGH THE FIRE (child sacrifice), OR THAT USES DIVINATION (fortune telling), OR AN OBSERVER OF TIMES (astrologer), OR AN ENCHANTER (caster of spells), OR A WITCH (prostitute priestess), OR A CHARMER (messmerizer--hypontist), OR A CONSULTER WITH FAMILIAR SPIRTS (spiritist), OR A WIZARD (occult sciences master), OR A NECROMANCER (speaker with spirits of the dead). FOR ALL THAT DO SUCH THINGS ARE AN ABOMINATION UNTO THE LORD!!! (Deuteronomy 18:9-12) These and other idolatrous practices are forbidden throughout the Scriptures (Leviticus 20:6, 27; II Kings 17:16-18, 21:5-6)! (Occult Ban!)

..1 SORCERY, PHARMEKIA (Potion Making), AND DEMONIC DRUG ABUSE BAN:
Drug Abuse is also forbidden by this ban on idolatrous practices, for it is used extensively by Pagans in the worship and service of false gods (Isaiah 47:9-15; Malachi 3:5; Acts 8:9-11, 13:6-11; Revelations 18:23, 21:8). (But, the proper use of medicines is not to be banned by this provision!)

..2 PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS BAN:
The Bacchanal or Dionysia (Wine Festivals of these gods) or even intoxication at Public Functions is also forbidden by this ban on idolatrous practices, for it makes people more suceptible to involvement in other practices of wickedness (Numbers 25:1-5, 32:5-6, 25; Hosea 4:11; Habakkuk 2:15; Ephesians 5:18). (However, just drinking wine, beer (strong drink), or other acoholic beverages is not to be banned here, so long as it is done in moderation!)

..3 LODGE MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTION:
Because of the implications of idolatrious practices, officers of Our Realm are banned from membership in Lodges, Fraternal Groups, Religous Orders, or Secret Societies where said group supports teachings about false gods or evil spirits--or promotes idolatrous practices that are banned herein. (Moreover, this is also an added precaution that Our leadership not be subverted to other groups nor have Our leaders pursuing hidden agendas that are not approved for Our Realm!) Thus, we would also encourage Our general membership to strongly consider such dis-association as well (Matthew 6:24).

.C EXEMPTION OF ENGIFTMENTS

In no way, should this ban on idolatous practices ever be use to block or limit the use of Charismatic GIFTS from the Holy Ghost, nor hinder the legitimate working of miracles and other Manifestations of God's Spirit, for such is approaching the Blasphemy of the Holy Ghost! And, indeed, as Satan often attempts to counterfeit God's Works and Powers, some works of God's Spirit may seem all too close to a work of magyck, but it is being done by the Holy Ghost, not a demon!

..1 EXAMPLES OF SUPERNATURAL POWER WRONGLY CONDEMNED:
Attempts to duplicate God's Powers are often pursued by evil doers, and thus legitmate works are often confused with wickedness by some people (Exodus 7:9-12, 20-22, 8:6-7; I Kings 17:17-24, 18:38-40; II Kings 2:13-14; Mark 16:17-18; John 14:10-12; Acts 2:1-4, 8:17-23, 10:44-11:18, 19:6-9; I Corinthians 12:1).

..2 STERN WARNINGS AGAINST SUCH CONDEMATIONS:
The Holy Scriptures are full of warnings about attempting to inhibit (vex or grieve) the working of God's Spirit--therefore, because of the of Curses from God and dire destructions that follow such foolisness, we are to guard what we say or condemn (Genesis 6:3; I Samuel 16:14; Psalms 51:11; Isaiah 63:10; Matthew 12:24-28, 31-32; Mark 2:28-29; Luke 11:15-22; Ephesians 4:30; I Thessalonians 5:19-20; Hebrews 3:7-12, 15-19).

.D EMPOWERMENT OF THE INQUISITION:

The Holy Scriptures do set forth a Body or Organization of Holy Inquisitors (Realm Investigators) to monitor, investigate, and enforce these provisions of this Commandment (Deuteronomy 13:12-16), in Our Realm, and within the domionions of Our Future Nation--Astaria (or KoReY).

..1 EXEMPTION OF DOUBTERS:
The Inquisition is to remain strickly within its jurisdiction of investigating Pagans (those committed to worship or service of a false god or evil spirit). Skeptics and honest doubters are to be exempted from the temptation to persecution by said Body, for their basic Human Right to Doubt must not be infringed, even as it is written: WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY! (II Corinthians 3:17) For, it is a basic Human Right, even recognized by God, that Mankind has the choice to serve God or not, even as it is written: CHOOSE YE (you) THIS DAY, WHOM YE SHALL SERVE! (Joshua 24:15a)

..2 EXEMPTION LIMITATION:
While Inquistion exemptions are to allow for honest skepticism, the exemptions may not be use to shield anyone that the evidence shows is, indeed, actively into Paganism or Idolatrous Practices--and its allied magyck arts and dark sciences (Deutreonomy 13:8; I Kings 15:13).



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