11:25
There would be opposition, but none of the opposition would be able to stand against Israel. But all this was dependent upon them trusting in God alone. For the Lord would put “terror and fear” of them into the land and into the opposing people. Today the church is all too ready to seek to compromise with the world. This is a foolish approach to take. And never ends well.
11:26
“See I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse.” The choice before them is made explicit here. Now we know that Israel failed miserably, and this came as no surprise to God. So what is going on? The fundamental point is that man needs God, and at the heart of our rebellion is that we think we can manage just fine without God. We also think that we are fundamentally good, and that given the right circumstances and guidance we will be OK. Israel demonstrates that this is simply not true. God gave them all the guidance they needed, yet they were unable to keep to God’s ways.
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