Commandments against false worship safeguarded the people spiritually, shielding them from demon oppression, child sacrifice, and many other evils, besides the demeaning practice of humans ’ bowing down before lifeless idols. ​ — Exodus 20: 3 - 5; Psalm 115: 4 - 8.
Ebajumalakummardamist keelavad käsud kaitsesid inimesi vaimselt, hoides neid deemonite mõju, lasteohverdamise ja palju muu kurja eest, sealhulgas alandava kombe eest kummardada elutuid ebajumalaid.