DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 20-21; Joel 2; Luke 12:1-21
For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing. 2 Kings 17:12
The previous five verses in this chapter outline the long history of Israel’s idolatrous practices that led to their captivity by the
Assyrians. Their sinful lusts had brought disaster upon themselves! In this present evil age, we would do well to heed the warning of John. “Dear children, keep as with a garrison, yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:21, Newberry’s margin) – whatever form they may take! —Pete Smith
Jesus calls us from the worship
Of the vain world’s golden store,
From each idol that would keep us;
Saying, Christian, love Me more.
—C. F. Alexander