Belief in G‑d
"I am the L-rd, your G‑d"—Exodus 20:2.
The very first mitzvah is to believe in G‑d—a primal entity that is the cause and origin of all that exists.
Idol Worship
"You shall have no other gods besides Me"—Exodus 20:3.
The very first prohibition is against ascribing G‑dly powers to any entity other than G‑d.
G‑d’s Unity
"Hear O Israel, the L-rd is our G‑d, the L-rd is One"—Deuteronomy 6:4.
We are commanded to believe and acknowledge that the One who provides existence to all of creation is one.
