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God's Word is the Only Rule
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that this verse establishes a foundational principle: the only lawful and acceptable worship is that which God Himself has commanded in His Word. Any worship invented by human imagination, no matter how sincere, is considered illegitimate and a deviation from true piety.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 12:32
19th Century
Bishop
What thing soever I command you. — No later writer could put these words into the mouth of Moses, if he had altered the precepts …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 12:32
16th Century
Theologian
Whatever I command. In this brief clause, he teaches that no other service of God is lawful except that of which He has testified His appr…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 12:32
17th Century
Pastor
Whatever thing I command you, observe to do it In the manner it is commanded and directed to; the laws of God, both as to…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 12:5–32
17th Century
Minister
The command to bring ALL the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle was now explained with reference to the promised land. Regarding moral servic…