Many people may misunderstand the meaning of Jeremiah 10:1-5. Let's explore what the Bible teaches concerning these verses. Please notice verses 3 and 4: "For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter." (NIV)