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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)

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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)

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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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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)

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Footnotes

  1. 16.4 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain

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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