In Sincerity and Truth: Serving God with Undivided Hearts
Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 13 - Monday In Sincerity and Truth Joshua 24:14–15 As Joshua nears the end of his life, he gathers Israel at Shechem for a solemn covenant renewal. This is not a sentimental farewell speech. It is a clear, urgent appeal. After recounting God’s mighty acts—deliverance, provision, protection—Joshua presses the people to respond. Grace has been given; now a decision must be made. Joshua’s words cut through complacency: “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth… choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Josh. 24:14–15, NKJV). What Joshua Appealed to Israel to Do Joshua appealed to Israel to fear the Lord , put away false gods , and serve the Lord alone . This was not merely a call to external obedience but to an exclusive, wholehearted loyalty. Israel could not cling to the idols of their past—whether the gods of Mesopotamia, Egypt, or the sur...