Commandments against false worship safeguarded the people spiritually, shielding them from demon oppression, child sacrifice, and many other evils, besides the demeaning practice of humans ’ bowing down before lifeless idols. ​ — Exodus 20: 3 - 5; Psalm 115: 4 - 8.
( 2. Mozus 20: 3 — 5; Psalms 115: 4 — 8.)