what is the first commandment

The first commandment, as recorded in the Bible, specifically in Exodus 20:3, states, "You shall have no other gods before Me." This commandment emphasizes the importance of putting God first in our lives and not allowing anything or anyone to take His place. It serves as the foundation for all true piety and is the basis for the following commandments. The first and great commandment, as mentioned in the New Testament, is to "love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind".