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Deuteronomy 29:19 · KJV

"And 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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Passage Context

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:
20The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.
21And the LORD shall separate him unto evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this book of the law:

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Reflection Questions

1

How does self-deception affect your relationship with God?

2

What does it mean for you to truly seek peace?

3

When have you ignored warnings in your life?

Life Application

faith

Be honest with yourself about your spiritual state and seek genuine peace through obedience.

self-reflection

Take time to evaluate the thoughts and beliefs you hold that may lead you away from God.

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