Deu 13:6 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 13:6-11: Even Family Must Not Lead Us into Idolatry In this section, Moses gives more warnings about idolatry, focusing on what to do if someone close to us—like a family member or a dear friend—tries to secretly lead us away from God. The teaching is strong: we must always put God first, even above our closest relationships. The law here shows how serious it is to protect the worship of the one true God, even if the temptation comes from those we love most. vv. 6-7 : Moses warns that the temptation to worship other gods can come from anyone, even a brother, a child, a wife, or a close friend ( v. 6 ). The tempter may try to persuade us in secret, because idolatry is something done in darkness. They might say that everyone around them worships these other gods, so it seems normal. But Moses points out that these gods are not the ones known by their ancestors ( v. 7 ). If someone grew up learning about the true God, they should remember their family’s faith and not turn away, even if others do.

‏ Deuteronomy 13:6

Deuteronomy 13:6-11: Even Family Must Not Lead Us into Idolatry

In this section, Moses gives more warnings about idolatry, focusing on what to do if someone close to us—like a family member or a dear friend—tries to secretly lead us away from God. The teaching is strong: we must always put God first, even above our closest relationships. The law here shows how serious it is to protect the worship of the one true God, even if the temptation comes from those we love most.

vv. 6-7: Moses warns that the temptation to worship other gods can come from anyone, even a brother, a child, a wife, or a close friend (v. 6 ^a). The tempter may try to persuade us in secret, because idolatry is something done in darkness. They might say that everyone around them worships these other gods, so it seems normal. But Moses points out that these gods are not the ones known by their ancestors (v. 7 ^b). If someone grew up learning about the true God, they should remember their family’s faith and not turn away, even if others do.