Deuteronomy 5-7

In chapter 7 Moses goes into great detail about how Israel should destory the idolatry that proliferated the land of Caanan. Just as God had separated them from their position of slavery in Egypt now he desired for them to choose a similar separation for themselves in their new home. Obliterate would be a good word to describe the action God desired for his people toward the idols that would encounter. That is an excellant picture of how God has worked in the lives of Christians and the desire he has for Christians to live. When we encounter new experiences in our life in Christ we must always evaluate how it will impact our relationship with God. Will it distract me from God's Law? Will it pull my attention away from God's praise? Will it seek to define why I am? I must always ask how this new situation will challege God's position in my life. That is where Israel failed. That is where I have failed.  The good news is that God is always ready to help us come back to him.
Stuart