Wisdom of Solomon 14:12
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The Origin and Evils of Idolatry
12 For the idea of making idols was the beginning of sexual immorality,
and the invention of them was the corruption of life,(A)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:21
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21 And this became a hidden trap for humankind,
because people, in bondage to misfortune or to royal authority,
bestowed on objects of stone or wood the name that ought not to be shared.(A)
Exodus 23:13
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13 Be attentive to all that I have said to you. Do not invoke the names of other gods; do not let them be heard on your lips.
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Psalm 16:4
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4 Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows;[a]
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names upon my lips.(A)
Footnotes
- 16.4 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Romans 1:25
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25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.(A)
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