DO NOT WORSHIP OTHER GODS
Keywords 13:4
It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must
revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.
1. It is the LORD you must follow (12:29-13:5)
The LORD promised to
bless his people, driving out nations and giving them
the land he had promised. He knew they would be tempted to
become like the
nations they drove out, worshipping their gods and living in
their way. But they
must follow the LORD’s commands and obey him only. Even if a
prophet arose
advocating something other than the word of God, they should
not follow such
a prophet. They should rather purge such evil from among
them, clinging to God
and his word only.
2. Because you obey the LORD (6-18)
Those who worship
other gods invite God’s wrath on themselves. The penalty for
rejecting the LORD was death. There is no life apart from
God. When God’s people
repented and obeyed him, purging the evil from among them,
then the LORD
would turn and bless them. Then his people would live under
his compassion and
mercy. Then they would again be blessed in abundance. When
they follow the
commands of the LORD, then they worship him only.
Prayer Lord, thank you for giving us your commands.
Bless us to be God
worshipping people who follow your word only.
One Word Worship God and obey his word
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