Num 25:16-18 | KingComments | STEP | Israel’s attitude toward the Midianites is determined by Midian’s attitude toward Israel. The Midianites have previously connected with Moab in an attempt to curse the people of God ( ). They have also had a hand in this history to seduce Israel to commit fornication with the daughters of Moab. The judgment on Moab is carried out in Numbers 31 ( ). We have to be hostile to anything that can lead us to sin.

‏ Numbers 25:16-18

Be Hostile to the Midianites

Israel’s attitude toward the Midianites is determined by Midian’s attitude toward Israel. The Midianites have previously connected with Moab in an attempt to curse the people of God (Num 22:4). They have also had a hand in this history to seduce Israel to commit fornication with the daughters of Moab.

The judgment on Moab is carried out in Numbers 31 (Num 31:1-12). We have to be hostile to anything that can lead us to sin.