Q46. What does the first commandment require?
The first commandment requires us to know and accept God as the only true God, and our God, and to worship and glorify him as he deserves.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1 Chronicles 28:9
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
Deuteronomy 26:17
“Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:”
Matthew 4:10
“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”
Psalm 29:2
“Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
- 1
What does the first commandment require us to do?
- 2
What is the difference between knowing about God and knowing God as your own God?
- 3
What is one way you can worship God this week that you have not tried before?
Illustration
You might know a lot of facts about a neighbor down the street, but that is different from knowing your own parent. The first commandment requires more than knowing facts about God. It calls us to accept him as our God and give him the worship he deserves.
Application
Because God deserves all your worship, ask him to help you give him your full attention during prayer or church this week. Not half-hearted, but whole-hearted.