And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.
Josué le dijo al pueblo: 'Ustedes no pueden servir al SEÑOR, porque él es un Dios santo. Es un Dios celoso que no pasará por alto sus maldades y pecados.'
Josué advierte que servir a Dios requiere santidad porque él no tolera el pecado.
📚 Contexto Histórico
This occurs at the end of Joshua's life as he addresses the Israelites at Shechem, challenging them to choose between serving God or the foreign gods of surrounding nations. Joshua is testing their commitment by emphasizing the serious nature of their covenant with God. This was a pivotal moment as Israel was settling in the Promised Land and facing the temptation to adopt the religious practices of their pagan neighbors.
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