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When you are come into the land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
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Resist Spiritual Assimilation
Commentators explain that upon entering a new land, Israel was especially vulnerable to adopting the customs of the surrounding culture. God's command is a timeless warning for believers to be vigilant against conforming to the sinful patterns and 'abominations' of the world around them, instead of remaining distinct in their devotion to Him.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Certain forms of idolatry are to be avoided, especially unlawful means of communication with the unseen world.
16th Century
Protestant
When you are come. It is too well known from experience how eagerly the human race lays hold of bad examples, and how prone it is to imita…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When you are come into the land which the Lord your God gives you The land of Canaan,…
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Presbyterian
Was it possible that a people so blessed with Divine institutions could ever be in any danger of making those whom God had made their captives thei…
