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Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 34 / Q. 95

Q. 95. What is idolatry?

Question. What is idolatry?

Answer. Idolatry is instead of, or besides that one true God, who has manifested himself in his word, to contrive, or have any other object in which men place their trust (Gal. 4;8).

Proofs.

  • [proof-1] Gal. 4;8.—Howbeit then, when ye knew now God, ye did service unto them which by nature are not gods.—1 Pet. 4;3.—1 Thess. 1;9.—Matt. 6;24.—Phil. 3;19.