"Thou shalt have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3)

This first commandment, written by the finger of God Himself on Mount Sinai--twice (Exodus 31:18; 34:1)--contains a very intriguing choice of words.

Understanding the Theological Hazards of Bruce Waltke, BioLogos, and the New Darwinian Evangelicals

"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous." (1 John 3:7)

"And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel." (1 Kings 11:9)

"Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." (James 4:4)

The phrase "a man is known by the company he keeps" has been used in English-speaking countries since the 1500s.