Deuteronomy 29:17 · KJV

"And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:)"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵But with him that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day:

¹⁶(For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by;

¹⁷And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:)

¹⁸Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood;

¹⁹And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:

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Reflection Questions

How does this verse speak to the influence of culture on your faith?

What does it mean for you to guard against idolatry in your life?

When have you felt pressured to conform to societal norms?

Life Application

faith

Be vigilant about the influences in your life that may lead you away from God.

culture

Evaluate how cultural practices align with your beliefs and values.

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