Judges 10:16 · KJV

"And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.

¹⁵And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day.

¹⁶And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.

¹⁷Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh.

¹⁸And the people and princes of Gilead said one to another, What man is he that will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.

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Reflection Questions

What distractions pull you away from your faith?

How do you prioritize your relationship with God?

When have you made a significant change in your life for your faith?

Life Application

faith

Identify and remove distractions that hinder your relationship with God.

commitment

Make a commitment to deepen your faith through prayer and study.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The act of putting away strange gods parallels the New Testament call to turn away from sin and serve God.

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