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What is idolatry?

Answer

Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.

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What is sin?

Answer

Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law—resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.

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Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?

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That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior.

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Did God create us unable to keep his law?

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No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God’s law.