KJV ORIGINAL
Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then your heart becomes proud, and you forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the place where you were slaves.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns that when we become proud and successful, we risk forgetting God who rescued us from our troubles.
📚 Historical Context
Moses was speaking to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land, warning them about the dangers of prosperity. After 40 years of depending on God in the wilderness, they were about to inherit a rich land with cities, vineyards, and wealth they didn't build themselves. Moses knew that abundance often leads people to forget their need for God and take credit for their success.
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