Deuteronomy 12:2 · KJV

"Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹These are the statutes and judgments, which ye shall observe to do in the land, which the LORD God of thy fathers giveth thee to possess it, all the days that ye live upon the earth.

²Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree:

³And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place.

⁴Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God.

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Reflection Questions

How do you identify modern forms of idolatry in your life?

What steps can you take to ensure your worship is directed solely towards God?

When have you felt the need to remove distractions from your faith?

Life Application

faith

Consider what practices or beliefs may be hindering your relationship with God. Take action to remove them.

relationships

Evaluate your relationships and ensure they encourage your faith rather than distract from it.

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