Deuteronomy 8:12-17
– v. 13-14: When the people become rich in cattle, silver, and gold, they must not let their hearts become proud. They should not think they became wealthy by their own power. Instead, they should stay humble and thank God for His blessings (Deuteronomy 8:13-14; Genesis 13:2 a). – v. 15-16: Moses reminds them of God’s care in the wilderness. God protected them from dangers, gave them water from a rock, and fed them with manna. All of this was to teach them, humble them, and do them good in the end (Deuteronomy 8:15-16; Exodus 32:6 b; Jeremiah 2:6 c). – v. 17: Moses warns the Israelites not to say in their hearts, “My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.” They must not take the credit for what God has done (Deuteronomy 8:17; Ecclesiastes 9:11 d; Habakkuk 1:16 e).
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