Deu 7:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16, 25-26 : Israel must destroy the people and idols of the land and not serve their gods. Idols are an abomination to God and must also be detested by His people. They must not keep the silver or gold from these idols for their own use, as this could lead to sin. Achan’s story is a warning about the consequences of disobeying this command (Deuteronomy 7:16,25-26 ). Images must not be kept out of curiosity or decoration; they must be completely destroyed. Two reasons are given: idols can lead people into sin, and anyone connected to idolatry will be cursed by God. Whatever traps us in sin also brings God’s judgment.

‏ Deuteronomy 7:16

v. 16, 25-26: Israel must destroy the people and idols of the land and not serve their gods. Idols are an abomination to God and must also be detested by His people. They must not keep the silver or gold from these idols for their own use, as this could lead to sin. Achan’s story is a warning about the consequences of disobeying this command (Deuteronomy 7:16,25-26 ^a). Images must not be kept out of curiosity or decoration; they must be completely destroyed. Two reasons are given: idols can lead people into sin, and anyone connected to idolatry will be cursed by God. Whatever traps us in sin also brings God’s judgment.