Deuteronomy 12:30

Conservative English Version

But that's when you must be especially careful not to ask, "How did those nations worship their gods? Shouldn't we worship the LORD in the same way?"

Cross References

2 Kings 16:10

Later, Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath Pileser. And while Ahaz was there, he saw an altar and sent a model of it back to Uriah the priest, along with the plans for building one.

2 Kings 17:15

They ignored the LORD's warnings and commands, and they rejected the solemn agreement he had made with their ancestors. They worshiped worthless idols and became worthless themselves. The LORD had told the Israelites not to do the things that the foreign nations around them were doing, but Israel became just like them.

Exodus 23:24

Don't worship their gods or follow their customs. Instead, destroy their idols and shatter their stone images.

Jeremiah 10:2

Don't follow the customs of those nations who become frightened when they see something strange happen in the sky.

Ezekiel 11:12

You will realize that while you were following the laws of nearby nations, you were disobeying my laws and teachings. And I am the LORD!

Ezekiel 20:28

by offering sacrifices, incense, and wine to gods on every hill and under every large tree. I was very angry, because they did these things in the land I had given them!

Ezekiel 20:32

They may think they can be like other nations and get away with worshiping idols made of wood and stone. But that will never happen!

Leviticus 18:3

So don't follow the customs of Egypt where you used to live or those of Canaan where I am bringing you.

Leviticus 18:30

(SEE 18:29)

Numbers 33:52

you must force out the people living there. Destroy their idols and tear down their altars.

Romans 12:2

Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.

Ephesians 4:17

As a follower of the Lord, I order you to stop living like stupid, godless people.

Deuteronomy 11:16

But watch out! You will be tempted to turn your backs on the LORD. And if you worship other gods,

Deuteronomy 12:29

Israel, as you go into the land and attack the nations that are there, the LORD will get rid of them, and you can have their land.

Deuteronomy 12:31

No, you should not! The LORD hates the disgusting way those nations worship their gods, because they even burn their sons and daughters as sacrifices.

Deuteronomy 18:9

Soon you will go into the land that the LORD your God is giving you. The nations that live there do things that are disgusting to the LORD, and you must not follow their example.

Deuteronomy 20:18

If you allow them to live, they will persuade you to worship their disgusting gods, and you will be unfaithful to the LORD.

Deuteronomy 7:16

When the LORD helps you defeat your enemies, you must destroy them without pity! And don't get trapped into worshiping their gods.