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After a long time had passed and the Lord had given Israel rest froom their enemies around them, Joshua, by then old and well advanced in years, summoned all Israel...and said to them, - Joshua 23:1-2a

the Lord gives rest.
and Joshua, before he moved on, gathered the leaders of Israel and instructed them as to how to maintain their victory and peace they currently enjoyed.
so HOW?

"Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left. - Joshua 23:6

we know 100% obedience is humanly impossible.
but just as the Law brings death, so Jesus came to bring us life, to redeem us!
so it is not about trying our best to be holy, it is only by relying on God's grace and love that we can break free from sin.

But you are to hold fast to the Lord your God, as you have until now. - Joshua 23:8

have no rival thrones before God.
if God is not Lord of all, he is not Lord at all.

So be very careful to love the Lord your God. - Joshua 23:11

those that love God will experience His favour in their lives.
but we love Him just because He is God, not because we want His favour. be very careful.


God's promises did not fail Israel, every one was fulfilled; not one has failed.
so hold fast to the trustworthy God.