Deuteronomy 32:17 · KJV
"They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not."
King James Version
What does Deuteronomy 32:17 mean? →Passage Context
15But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
16They provoked him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations provoked they him to anger.
17They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not.
18Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee.
19And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you identify modern 'gods' in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to worship God alone?
3
When have you felt tempted to stray from your faith?
Life Application
faith
Evaluate what takes priority in your life and ensure it aligns with your faith in God.
self-reflection
Consider daily practices that keep you connected to God and away from distractions.
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