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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).
- ...JUDGEMENT-1: Hence, we are not to eat, nor even have in
our possession, such things as cookies, cakes, etc. that are
idloatrous or shaped in evil images: such as jack-o-lanterns,
witches, ghosts, demons, Santa Claus (Satan's Claws), Elfs,
Easter Bunnies, or the like!
- ...JUDGEMENT-2: However, EXCLUDED from this ban are things
of God or items dedicated to HIS worship and service: such as
Christmas Trees or Hannukkah Bushes (Exodus 3:2-3), Angels
(Exodus 25:18, 26;1), decorated eggs--as a symbol of the Trinity
(I John 5:7), Crosses, Menorahs or Candles, Stars of David, or
other relics (Acts 19:13) or images of holy things or
representations of God's Power (or HIS Heaven); SO LONG AS THESE
ARE NOT WORSHIPPED, NOR BOWED DOWN TO, NOR PRAYED TO!
- ..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).
- ...a-BOIL CLOTHING or similiar combustable items that they may
be purged (or cleansed) for use again (Numbers 31:21-24).
- ...b-HEAT IN THE FIRE utensils, tools, cooking dishes so as to
purge them of their evil power, for use again (Numbers
31:22-23).
- ...c-BURN COMPLETELY those combustable items representing
false gods or evil spirits (II Samuel 5:21; II Kings 10:26-27;
Acts 19:19).
- ...d-MELT PRECIOUS METALS of images of false gods or evil
spirits, and take such wealth into the Temple Treasury to finance
GOD's works to combat such Paganism (Exodus 32:19-20;
Deuteronomy 7:5b, 25-26, 13:17; Joshua 6:18-19; II Samuel
8:10b-11; I Kings 15:15).
- ...e-BREAK COMPLETELY OR DEFACE hardened images such as
pottery or stone statues, so that they may not be used as
doorways or channels of the evil powers of such wicked things
(Exodus 23:24, 34:13-14; Deuteronomy 7:5-6; Judges 6:25-28;
II Kings 11:18, 23:13-16; II Chronicles 14:2-3).
- ...f-(For Nation) EXECUTE PAGANS--those committed to the
worship or service of false gods or evil spirits, after given
chance to renouce their wicked ways (Exodus 32:26-28;
Deuteronomy 7:2-4, 13:15-16; II Samuel 8:2; II Kings 10:25).
.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)
- ..a EXEMPTION OF FAITHFUL OF ABRAHAM:
Moreover, it is more than obvious that those of Our Faithful
Brethren, and fellow idol haters (i.e., Our older brothers, the
Jews, and Our younger brothers, the Muslims) are to be exempt
from persecution by said Body, as they are, indeed, Our brothers
in the Faith by Abraham! (And we are not to be as the Catholic
Church, who greatly errored here by targeting Jews and Arabs
(Muslims) along with the Pagans in their Inquisition!) Rather,
Our Inquistion is to have jusrisdiction and focus upon Pagans
(those commited to worship or service of some false god or evil
spirit) ONLY. (See also, LAW 1.F Abrahamic
Tribes.)
- ..b EXEMPTION OF SCIENCE:
While the pseudo-sciences and psychic sciences (or occult
sciences) are within the Jurisdiction and focus of the Inquistion
(as par of the Occult Ban), that of general science and the
study of Nature and Her Natural Forces is NOT! (We are NOT to
error as did the Catholic Church in using the Inquistion to
persecute scientists--such as Galileo! Or harassing eccentrics
in the pursuit of nebulous discoveries!) (See also,
Intellectual Freedom LAW 9.D.1.)
- ..c EXEMPTION OF INTELLlIGENSIA:
While the study of magyck and the dark arts is expressly
forbidden by this magyck taboo, the theological study of
demonology should be allowed, to help Our Realm identify, deal
with, and overcome false gods and evil spirits (exorcisim).
Consequently, to be properly stored, books or artworks for such
studies must have the images bound or bordered by chains and/or
crosses, to keep the image powerless. Yet, such woarks are not
to be accessible by the general public--but kept in special,
restricted collections. (See also,
Intellectual Freedom LAW 9.D.1.)
- ..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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