They who worship the created things instead of the Creator, and pray to the sun, the moon, stars, images, angels, or saints.
Rom. 1:25. They changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever.
22. Who practice idolatry secretly?
They who turn their love, fear, and trust from the living God, that they may secretly cling to something else than Him.
23. Whom do all idolaters really serve?
They serve the devil who is the father of lies, and the lord of all impenitent and hardened sinners.
1 John 3:8. [R. V.] He that doeth sin is of the devil.
2 Cor. 4:4. [R. V.] The god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving.
24. What does God require of us in the first commandment?