28. Do not worship idols in the four ways we worship God

The 28th commandment of Mosaic Law is to not worship idols in the four ways we worship God

Where in scripture?

Exodus  20:4-5

You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth; you shall not bow down before them or worship them.

According to Heichel Menachem, we are forbidden to bow down to idols, offer sacrifices, burn incense, or pour wine or other liquid offerings in worship of idols. These are four ways in which we worship God.

New Testament Reference

Ephesians 5:5

Be sure of this, that no immoral or impure or greedy person, that is, an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Discussion

Assuming that one agrees that this Mitzvah is binding on Christians, it would follow that Christian worship services should include at least four elements (If anyone wants anymore explanation on any of these, please let me know because each would require its own lengthy explanation) that are pleasing to God. They are as follows:

1.     Bowing down or genuflecting before God;

2.     The sacrifice of the mass - according to Catholic Answers, the Eucharist is a true sacrifice;

3.     Burn incense; and

4.     Pour and offer wine.

Conclusion

Binding on Christians