Spiritual Manipulation Deuteronomy 7 Pastor Chidi Okorie

Deuteronomy 7 is a chapter in the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy, which is attributed to Moses and records his speeches to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. This chapter is a call to the Israelites to remain faithful to God and to avoid intermarrying with the people who currently inhabit the land.<br /><br /> The chapter begins with a reminder of God's faithfulness to the Israelites in delivering them from slavery in Egypt and leading them to the Promised Land. Moses then instructs the people to completely destroy the nations that currently inhabit the land, making no treaties or alliances with them, and not showing them any mercy. The reason for this is that these nations worship other gods, and allowing them to remain in the land would lead the Israelites to also worship these gods and turn away from the one true God.<br /><br /> In verses 6-11, Moses explains that the Israelites are a holy people, set apart by God for himself. They are not chosen because of their own merit, but simply because God loves them and keeps his promises to their forefathers. As a result of this special relationship, the Israelites are called to obey God's commands and to love him with all their heart, soul, and strength.<br /><br /> Moses goes on to warn the Israelites not to intermarry with the nations they will conquer. This is because such marriages would lead them to worship other gods and turn away from the one true God. Instead, they are to destroy the altars and idols of these nations and worship God alone.<br /><br /> In verse 12, Moses promises that if the Israelites obey these commands, God will bless them and their descendants with abundant prosperity, fertility, and victory over their enemies. He also promises to protect them from disease and to give them a long life.<br /> However, Moses also warns that disobedience will bring severe consequences, including poverty, sickness, and defeat at the hands of their enemies. The chapter ends with a call to the Israelites to remember God's faithfulness and to