1. It is the LORD you must follow (12:29-13:5)

The LORD promised to bless his people, driving out nations and giving them the land he had promised. He knew they would be tempted to become like the nations they drove out, worshipping their gods and living in their way. But they must follow the LORD's commands and obey him only. Even if a prophet arose advocating something other than the word of God, they should not follow such a prophet. They should rather purge such evil from among them, clinging to God and his word only.

2. Because you obey the LORD (6-18)

Those who worship other gods invite God's wrath on themselves. The penalty for rejecting the LORD was death. There is no life apart from God. When God's people repented and obeyed him, purging the evil from among them, then the LORD would turn and bless them. Then his people would live under his compassion and mercy. Then they would again be blessed in abundance. When they follow the commands of the LORD, then they worship him only.


Application: Lord, thank you for giving us your commands. Bless us to be God worshipping people who follow your word only.
One Word: Worship God and obey his word