Numbers 25:1-3
“While Israel was camped at Shittim (Acacia Grove), the men began to have sex with the Moabite women. It started when the women invited the men to their sex-and-religion worship. They ate together and then worshiped their gods. Israel ended up joining in the worship of the Baal of Peor. GOD was furious, his anger blazing out against Israel.”
“While the Israelites were camped at Acacia Grove, some of the men defiled themselves by having sexual relations with local Moabite women. These women invited them to attend sacrifices to their gods, so the Israelites feasted with them and worshiped the gods of Moab. In this way, Israel joined in the worship of Baal of Peor, causing the Lord’s anger to blaze against his people.”
God was furious. He will not share his glory with another (Isaiah 42:8). Imagine if he did. What a mess! It is vital Israel learn there is one God, their own. Only the true God can get them from here to there in one piece.
Lord, make me remember that you are both love and holy. Today, it’s easy to get caught up in ‘tolerance’ for any and every thing. Keep me centered in who you are. Show me how to hold the line.