To God Alone

Deuteronomy 13:4 KJV

Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

I would call this verse the pivot of all of Deuteronomy 13. The chapter offers three possibilities in following after false gods:

·       A prophet might bring s true sign

·       A member of the family might tempt you privately or

·       Certain men (this might be a political party in our day) might lead a whole city away from god

The point was that, no matter what, you do not turn from God to idols.

·       Even if the prophet tells a dream that comes true or performs a miracle and it is proven genuine

·       Even if it is you your parents your spouse or your children

·       Even if is the direction your whole country is heading towards

We who are God's people are to:

·       walk after God

·       fear him and keep His commandments

·       obey His voice

·       serve Him and

·       cleave unto Him

If anything tends to draw us away, especially if they are emotionally compelling things, we should view that as a test from God to prove, try and strengthen our faith.

Our allegiance is to God alone.