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"Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon."— Acts 7:43 (KJV)Stephen reminded Israel of a painful truth by quoting Amos 5:25–27. Even after experiencing God's deliverance, many among Israel turned toward idolatry. They carried the tabernacle of Moloch and the star connected with the worship of Remphan instead of remaining faithful to the LORD.This was not a minor compromise—it was spiritual adultery.Throughout Scripture, God consistently warns His people:📖 Exodus 20:3–5 — "Thou shalt have no other gods before me."📖 Deuteronomy 4:19 — Do not be drawn into worshipping the host of heaven.📖 1 Corinthians 10:14 — "Flee from idolatry."📖 1 John 5:21 — "Little children, keep yourselves from idols."The warning reaches every generation.Anything that competes with God for our worship—whether a false god, an image, wealth, power, or human tradition—must be rejected. The Lord alone is worthy of our worship.We encourage every believer to read Acts 7:42–43 alongside Amos 5:25–27, pray over these passages, and allow Scripture to speak for itself."Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." — Matthew 4:10 (KJV)