Kajian Biblika Kecemburuan Allah Terhadap Penyembahan Berhala Berdasarkan Keluaran 20:4-6
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2015, Vol 13, Issue 2
Abstract
In the Old Testament, the jealousy of God is always in the context of worshipping idols. The second commandment clearly prohibits the worshipping of statues for this reason, that God is jealous. This article is based on Exodus 20:4-6, and its purpose is to understand the meaning of God’s jealousy with respect to the worship of idols and its implications in the lives of believers. Now, the summary of this article is firstly: the jealousy of God in respect to idolatry says that God cannot be represented in any shape or form whatsoever because the jealousy of God says that He is a God who is Holy. As such, only God Himself should be worshipped by believers. Secondly, the jealousy of God in respect to idolatry says that there is to be no other object of worship other than God because the worship of idols signifies spiritual adultery that results in the jealousy of God. Because of this, believers must reject all forms of idolatry. Thirdly, idolatry brings about the jealousy of God because of God’s faithful covenant with His people. Thus, the jealousy of God should become the foundation of worship to God. Fourthly, the jealousy of God in relation to idolatry brings about judgment because the jealousy of God says that He is just when giving judgment as a consequence for worshipping idols. Fifthly, the jealousy of God in relation to idolatry says that God loves His people and at the same time says that God is just in giving blessings to those who love Him. The love of God underlies the relationship God has with His people. As such, love also becomes the foundation of the relationship believers have with God.
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Queency Christie Wauran
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