Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Idolatry"
The Bible strictly forbids idolatry—placing anything above God in one's heart—and identifies it as the root of many other sins.
The Bible strictly forbids idolatry—placing anything above God in one's heart—and identifies it as the root of many other sins.
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath." — Exodus 20:3-4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Idolatry?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath."
"Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
"Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen."
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