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When God sends down fire from heaven to burn up mountains and forests, it does what it is told. Idols cannot do these things - they can't even do a good imitation.
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The same is true of lightning and wind. The lightning can be seen far and wide, and the wind blows everywhere.
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When God commands clouds to spread out over the whole world, they obey.
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When God sends down fire from heaven to burn up mountains and forests, it does what it is told. Idols cannot do these things - they can't even do a good imitation.
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Why should they be called gods, when they are not able to help us or harm us in any way?
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You know that they are not gods - do not worship them.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.