What actions can prevent us from "forgetting Me and casting Me behind your back"? The Warning Verse “Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you have forgotten Me and cast Me behind your back, you must bear the consequences of your indecency and prostitution.’” (Ezekiel 23:35) Keep God’s Word Front and Center - Read Scripture daily (Deuteronomy 17:19; Acts 17:11). - Memorize and meditate: “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11) - Obey what you read without delay (James 1:22). Live with Continual Gratitude - “Bless the LORD your God” after every provision (Deuteronomy 8:10–14). - Keep a gratitude journal; recall “all His kind deeds” (Psalm 103:2). - Speak thanks throughout the day (Psalm 34:1). Teach and Talk About Him Constantly - Teach children and friends “when you sit, when you walk, when you lie down and when you get up” (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). - Share fresh testimonies (Psalm 145:4–6). Set Up Visible Reminders - Post Scripture on walls, devices, dashboards (Deuteronomy 6:8–9). - Create memorial markers like Joshua’s stones (Joshua 4:4–7). - Celebrate the Lord’s Supper: “Do this in remembrance of Me” (1 Corinthians 11:24–25). Stay Planted in Community - Gather faithfully with the church (Hebrews 10:24–25). - Invite accountability (Proverbs 27:17). - Serve others together (1 Peter 4:10–11). Choose Active Obedience - Respond promptly to His voice (John 14:21). - Renounce idols (1 John 5:21; 1 Kings 14:9). - Confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9). Practice Regular Worship and Praise - Schedule daily times to adore Him (Psalm 95:6). - Begin and end each day with praise (Psalm 92:1–2). - Let psalms and hymns shape your heart (Colossians 3:16). Guard the Mind - Dwell on what is true and pure (Philippians 4:8). - Take thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:5). - Avoid media that dulls spiritual hunger (Psalm 101:3). Beware the Lure of Prosperity - Prosperity can breed amnesia (Deuteronomy 32:15). - Humble yourself with fasting or generous giving (Matthew 6:16–21). - Remember every gift comes from Him (James 1:17). Keep Eternity in View - Anticipate Christ’s return and judgment (2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18). - Set your mind on things above (Colossians 3:2–4). Summary Surrounding daily life with His Word, gratitude, teaching, reminders, community, obedience, worship, disciplined thinking, humility in prosperity, and an eternal focus keeps us from forgetting Him and casting Him behind our back. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6) |
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