Deu 13:9 | TNotes | STEP | 13:9 Strike the first blow yourself: Because the guilty parties would be members of one’s own family (13:6 ), this difficult demand would test the depth of a person’s commitment to worship the Lord exclusively. Love for God must take priority over love for family members and friends (Matt 10:34-39 ).

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‏ Deuteronomy 13:9

13:9 ^a Strike the first blow yourself: Because the guilty parties would be members of one’s own family (13:6 ^b), this difficult demand would test the depth of a person’s commitment to worship the Lord exclusively. Love for God must take priority over love for family members and friends (Matt 10:34-39 ^c).