WSC 52
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q52. What are the reasons annexed to the second commandment?
The reasons annexed to the second commandment are, God's sovereignty over us, his propriety in us, and the zeal he hath to his own worship.
Proof texts
- Ps. 95:2-3,6 — [2] Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! [3] For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. [6] Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!
- Ps. 45:11 — [11] and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.
- Ex. 34:13-14 — [13] You shall tear down their altars and break their pillars and cut down their Asherim [14] (for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God),
For discussion
- The Assembly cited Ps. 95:2-3,6 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
- 3 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
- WLC Q100 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
- WLC Q110 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?