Question #107
of An Orthodox Catechism
Question
What doth God require in the first Commandment?
Answer
That as dearly as I tender the Salvation of my own Soul, so earnestly should I shun and sly1 all Idolatry, Sorcery,2 Inchantments, Superstition, praying to Saints, or any3 other Creatures, and should4 rightly acknowledg the only and true God,5 trust in him6 alone, submit and subject my selfunto him with all7 Humility, and8 Patience, look for all good things from him alone, and lastly with the intire Affection of my Heart9 love,10 reverence, and11 worship him, so that I am ready to renounce and forsake all Creatures rather12 than to commit the least thing that may be against his Will.