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🎚️ A Definitive Examination of the Second Commandment

Exodus 20:4–6 (KJV)  

> 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, or that is in the water under the earth.  

> Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;  

> And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

Blessed be the Word of the Lord. 


The Commandment in Focus

The Second Commandment is not ambiguous; it is a clear and uncompromising directive from God. It is structured in two distinct parts, each carrying the weight of a full commandment in itself. Whenever Scripture declares “Thou shalt not,” it signals a matter of utmost seriousness—an instruction that demands our full attention and obedience.  

1. The Prohibition Against Images  

   God forbids the creation of graven images or likenesses of anything in heaven, on earth, or in the waters beneath. This is not a suggestion—it is a command. The human heart is easily swayed, and images have long been a gateway to idolatry. Even in modern forms of visual storytelling, the principle remains: God knows the dangers of misplaced devotion and warns us against them.  

2. The Prohibition Against Worshiping Them  

   Beyond the making of images, God commands that we must not bow down to them or serve them. This underscores His demand for exclusive devotion. He identifies Himself as a jealous God—not in weakness, but in righteous zeal for His people’s loyalty. The consequences of disobedience are generational, as sin reverberates through families. Yet, the promise of mercy is equally profound: thousands will receive His grace when they love Him and keep His commandments.  

The Commandment’s Enduring Relevance

This commandment is both a warning and a promise. It cautions us against corrupting our worship with distractions or false representations, while assuring us of God’s abundant mercy for those who remain faithful. It calls us to critical discernment, prayerful vigilance, and unwavering obedience.  

Questions and Answers

- Q: Can a video be made?  

  A: Yes, provided it does not depict animals or persons. Audio and abstract imagery are permissible.  

- Q: Can a pastor create an image of himself in a Christian video?  

  A: No. Such images inevitably shift glory from God to man, which violates the commandment.  

- Q: Can images of crosses with Jesus on them be made?  

  A: No. Only plain crosses are acceptable, along with abstract art that honors God without depicting human form.  

Supporting Scripture

- 1 John 3:4 (KJV): Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.  

- Deuteronomy 4:16, 23, 25 (KJV): Warnings against corrupting oneself by making graven images of male, female, or any likeness forbidden by God.  

- James 2:10 (KJV): For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.  

The Second Commandment is a call to purity in worship, fidelity in devotion, and vigilance against idolatry. It is both a stern warning and a merciful promise.  


God bless His Holy Word.  

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