### 97. Q. May we then not make any image at all?

**A**. God cannot and may not be visibly portrayed in any way. Although creatures may be portrayed, yet God forbids making or having such images in order to worship them or serve God through them.<sup>1</sup>

<sup>1</sup> [Ex. 34:13-14, 17](/get-passage/Exodus+34:13-17); [2 Kings 18:4-5](/get-passage/2+Kings+18:4-5)