KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must be completely devoted and sincere with the LORD your God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling His people to live with complete integrity and wholehearted devotion to Him.
📚 Historical Context
Moses spoke these words to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land, warning them against adopting the occult practices of the nations they would encounter. This command for spiritual integrity came after listing forbidden practices like divination, witchcraft, and consulting mediums that were common among the Canaanite peoples.
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