Deuteronomy 8
- Deuteronomy 8
- Steve Hart
- Dec 5, 2010
- Series: Deuteronomy: God of Glory and Grace
As Israel prepares to move into the Promised Land, Moses begins to warn them of the dangers ahead. Last week we looked at the dangers of the surrounding cultures - the desires and ways of life that are incompatible with being a missionary people. But this week Moses' warning is a bit surprising. One of the most dangerous obstacles to Israel fulfilling God's great mission for them would be the abundance that God was going to pour out on them. God intends to bless Israel in order to bless the nations, but this blessing could easily become a snare if Israel forgets God's gracious redemption and begins to arrogantly hold on to and take credit for all God is giving. How can they rightly handle God's abundance?