Question. What is Idolatry?
Answer. To reverence with Godly worship any creatures, or to put our trust or comfort in them as Gods; which to do, were most abominable. For we ought to give all Godly honour only to his Majesty, the greatest love to his goodness; to fly to him, and to crave his help in all fears and dangers : and with thankfulness to acknowledge that we owe ourselves, and all things that we have, unto his goodness.
Scripture References: Deut. 10:12, 20-21; Math. 22:37; Psalm 50:14-15, 23, 79:13, 95:6-7, 100:1-3; John 3:27; 1 Cor. 4:7; Jam. 1:17; Psalm 7:9 and 33:14.
Question. What mean those last words, Before me, or In my sight?
Answer. That there is nothing so secret, that can be hid from him : and that therefore, not only with open life and outward show, but also with inward and pure godliness of the heart, we ought to honour him, and none but him only.
Scripture References: Isa. 29:13; Math. 5:8 and 15:8
Question. Make me a brief rehearsal of such as thou dost think chiefly to break this Commandement.
Answer. All Idolaters, as I have said, all Soothsayers, Conjurers, Sorcerers, Witches, Charmers, and all that seek unto them : all false Prophets that do teach Lies : all that abuse the Word of God, or do not give the chief credit unto it, neither be guided by it, but do follow their own fantasy : all that fear, love, or esteem any creatures above God, or equally with him. All these and such like, do break the first Commandment of God.
Scripture References: Levit. 19:31; Eccle. 8:19 and 47:9; Deut. 18:20; Math. 15:2-3, 6, and 9