Deuteronomy 7

Blessings of Obedience

Moses warned Israel not to tolerate Canaanites in the land because their very presence would tempt them to fall into idolatry. Instead, He told them to destroy their enemies (vv. 1-2). He also told them not to inter-marry with the Canaanites (vv. 3-4) and to tear down their altars (v. 5). Israel …