Following commands to protect themselves from forgetting God and His Word, going after false idols and being deceived Moses now instructs them to take heed and not compromise. 4. Protect Yourself from Compromise Deuteronomy 12:13 Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest: 14 But in … Read more
Our two studies on the “Take Heed” statements of Moses to Israel have so far given warnings about Forgetting and Idolatry. Our next warning is in regard to being deceived. 3. Protect Yourself from Deceptions Deuteronomy 11:16 Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, … Read more
Last week I posted the first of seven articles based on Moses’ seven commands to Israel in Deuteronomy to “take heed”. The first dealt with forgetting God and His Word. This next command has to do with idolatry. 2. Protect Yourself from Idolatry Deu 4:23 Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of … Read more
Not what these hands have done Can save this guilty soul; Not what this toiling flesh has borne Can make my spirit whole. Not what I feel or do Can give me peace with God; Not all my prayers and sighs, and tears Can bear my heavy load. Thy work alone, O Christ, … Read more
As Moses prepared to relinquish his position as leader of the twelve tribes of Israel, twelve tribes only recently formed into a nation, he had many vital lessons for them. In Deuteronomy we find many of them, and I think some of the most vital lessons he precedes with “take heed”! Seven times we find … Read more