Ans. He says: 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 showing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me and keep my commandments.
What is meant by this declaration?
Ans. God threatens to punish all those who transgress these commandments. We should, therefore, dread His displeasure, and not act contrarily to these commandments. But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep them. We should, therefore, love and trust in Him, and cheerfully do what He has commanded us.
PART II.
THE CREED.
In the plain form in which it is to be taught by the head of a family.
FIRST ARTICLE.—OF CREATION.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
What is meant by this Article?