Today, in Joshua 6-8 we read about the Israelites under Joshua's leadership beginning the conquest of the promised land. God is very specific as to how they are to carry out their battle plans. In fact, when they obey, they are victorious! But when they do not, defeat... Seems cruel to us perhaps that God commands complete annihilation of the conquered peoples. God did not want intermingling of foreigners who might influence the nation away from him.
Similarly, we don't allow kids to do whatever they want. They must be taught rules for their own good. The Israelites were a young nation, still learning.
Obedience is crucial in this book, as in our lives today. God still demands obedience. Ever notice how different life can be with God in control, rather than us?
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