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10/04/2025
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The tribe of Dan had sent spies to find good land. They found a beautiful, isolated town, with prosperity based on their not having the cost of maintaining a king. The town’s lack of protection (the role of government) made them vulnerable, and the town was slaughtered. The possession of the town did not lead to righteousness. The “graven images,” vs30,31, the household idols and the homemade ephod, v20 were set up, and the “for-hire” priest put in place.
Life without discipline is not freedom, it is disastrous. And man-made religion is always idolatrous. “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching… correction… training… that the man of God may be …. equipped for every good work,” 2 Tim. 3:16.