Canaanite tribes that were not driven out became a snare to the Israelites. The allure of their false gods caused many of God’s people to become idolaters, drawn away from worship of the One True God.

Sin, when coddled and allowed to remain, becomes a persistent deterrent to a godly life, like the Canaanite tribes. We are wise to cut sin at its roots and devote our allegiance to serving Christ.

PRAYER: Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask for Your grace to deliver us from sin and evil. We confess and renounce our sin.

READING: Josh. 24;  Judges 1,2