Joshua 24:23

New Century Version

Then Joshua said, “Now throw away the gods that you have. Love the Lord, the God of Israel, with all your heart.”

Cross References

1 Kings 8:57

May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors. May he never leave us,

1 Kings 8:58

and may he turn us to himself so we will follow him. Let us obey all the laws and commands he gave our ancestors.

Psalm 119:36

Make me want to keep your rules instead of wishing for riches.

Psalm 141:4

Take away my desire to do evil or to join others in doing wrong. Don’t let me eat tasty food with those who do evil.

Psalm 81:10

I, the Lord, am your God, who brought you out of Egypt. Open your mouth and I will feed you.

Exodus 20:23

You must not use gold or silver to make idols for yourselves; do not worship these gods in addition to me.

Proverbs 2:2

Listen carefully to wisdom; set your mind on understanding.

Hosea 14:8

Israel, have nothing to do with idols. I, the Lord, am the one who answers your prayers and watches over you. I am like a green pine tree; your blessings come from me.”

Joshua 24:14

Then Joshua said to the people, “Now respect the Lord and serve him fully and sincerely. Throw away the gods that your ancestors worshiped on the other side of the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord.