Exodus 34:12 (NKJV) 12 Take heed to yourself, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land where you are going, lest it be a snare in your midst.
Whether we realize it or not, the land in which we live can have a big impact on our lives. Every territory is subject to certain types of spiritual powers, activities and principalities.
This is usually evident in the various crimes committed in a town, city, region or province. It can also be seen in many of the cultural activities, whether religiously affiliated or not.
Some examples might be epidemics of high drug use, such as heroin or other opioids. Or it might be sexual activities such as prostitution or human trafficking. It might be corruption of various types.
If we’re not careful, and our discernment isn’t sharp, we can fall prey to some of these things that can cause us to dishonor God and damage our relationship with Him.
Many times, these things can be so entrenched in our area that we may not even recognize them as being bad. Or we may become desensitized to them, causing us to disregard or minimize the evil they represent.
And in worst-case scenarios, we may even participate in them to some degree because of our dulled senses. This is especially true with things like dishonesty and various types of corruption, since they don’t appear to hurt or harm a person directly.
In the verse above, God warned Moses about this. He told him specifically not to make a covenant with the people in the lands where he was going. Doing so would become a snare for Moses and the Israelites.
This warning needs to be passed along to all of us too, so we remain vigilant and alert, being cautious as to what we let influence us.
Some things can be very subtle, and they will sneak their way into our lives. Others, not so much. They are blatant and very easily seen to everyone except those who are spiritually dull.
Let’s be sharp and discerning, being sure to pay attention to God’s warnings, and giving Him the honor He deserves in every area of our lives.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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