Resist Temptation-Deuteronomy 13
Read Deuteronomy 13:1-4
Today’s Truth
Moses has just given another stern warning about following after other gods in Deuteronomy 12:29-32. In this section, he tells them about some of the possible sources of these temptations. By warning them ahead of time of the sources of temptation, they could be better prepared to face them. As they say, to be forewarned is to be forearmed.
It would be unlikely for a faithful follower of Yahweh to wake up one day and, without any negative influence from others, just decide to go and start worshiping a false god. This almost always happened as a result of negative influence from peers.
Discussion Questions
- What is the key teaching in this passage?
- What is the first source of temptation Moses mentions?
- Are signs and wonders proof that a person is on God’s side? Why or why not?
Application
Today, we should also consider the sources of temptation. What are those voices that are speaking negative influences into our lives? Could it be a friend or family member? Or is it perhaps a teacher at school? Or maybe it is a certain type of music suggested by a classmate? We need to be aware that temptation can come from many directions. Then we can wisely avoid it or defend ourselves from it.
