In Deut. Moses is preparing the people to take the land. He knows that He himself will not go in it, personally. He sharing the 40 year journey that they have had together and encouraging them to be faithful and not forget the Lord their God. He knows that prosperity awaits them and fears that they will forsake the Lord. Prosperity can do that to you. In fact, ultimately they did forsake the Lord.
But it is good to remember. To reflect. To take stock in His faithfulness. Let's keep His victories and faithfulness in front of us as we take new ground.
Prov. 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Don't allow anything to contaminate your heart
Prov. 4:24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
If the heart is guarded and cultivated, perversity will not be found in the mouth
Prov. 4:25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.
Keep what the Lord has said to you, in front of you. Our focus determines our reality.
Prov. 4:26 Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.
Watch your steps, stay the coarse.
Prov. 4:27 Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.
Don't get sidetracked, especially with things that are not pleasing to the Lord.
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