Incurring the Judgment of God

¹⁶ “Now, you know how we lived in the land of Egypt and how we traveled through the territory of^[a] other nations. ¹⁷ You have seen their detestable practices, their idols of wood, stone, silver, and gold that they had with them. ¹⁸ Be alert so there is no man, woman, family, or tribe whose heart is turning away from the Lord your God to go and serve the gods of those nations. Be alert so there will be no root among you that produces poisonous and bitter fruit,^[b]