Deu 16:21 | MHM | STEP | vv. 21-22 : The people are warned not to plant trees or groves near God’s altar, and not to set up any images or pillars ( v. 21, 22 ). These were customs of idol worship. God hates when people try to worship Him by copying the ways of false religions. He wants His people to worship Him in the way He commands, not with images or things that might lead them away from the truth.

‏ Deuteronomy 16:21

vv. 21-22: The people are warned not to plant trees or groves near God’s altar, and not to set up any images or pillars (v. 21, 22 ^a). These were customs of idol worship. God hates when people try to worship Him by copying the ways of false religions. He wants His people to worship Him in the way He commands, not with images or things that might lead them away from the truth.