Prior to Joshua's death, the Israelites find themselves in Shechem, where Joshua issues this challenge (Joshua 24:15, NLT),
If you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve.
The people respond (Joshua 24:21, NLT),
No, we will serve the Lord!
Then Josh issues this command (Joshua 24:23, ESV),
Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your heart to the LORD.
I like verse 23 for its simplicity. If we wish to serve God, then we must cleanse our lives of all earthly distractions that cause us to sin. We must have a single-minded focus toward God. Check out the entire passage that records the exchange between Joshua and the people, and realize that Joshua is also speaking to us!
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