And that's really what's happening in this country is a violation of the First Commandment. We have become a country entrenched in idolatry, and that idolatry is the dependency upon our government. We're supposed to depend upon God for our protection and our provision and for our daily bread, not for our government.

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This quote suggests that the quote speaker perceives a violation of the First Commandment, which prohibits idolatry, in the dependency of the people on their government. The speaker argues that instead of relying on the government for protection, provision, and sustenance, individuals should depend on God. It implies that putting excessive trust in the government and relying solely on it departs from the ideal of placing faith in a higher power, according to the First Commandment.

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