Judges 3:1 Now these are the nations which the Lord left, to test Israel by them (that is, all who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan; 2 only in order that the generations of the sons of Israel might be taught war, those who had not experienced it formerly).
Could this be similar to the food situation when the Israelites first arrived in the promised land? Many of them had not farmed before but only gathered manna, but now they had to work a farm. Many of the battles so far were won solely on the power of God. Would they fight like they have never fought before, to remain faithful to God? Were they willing to work for their food and were they willing to fight for their freedom?
1 Peter 2:16 Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God.
Galatians 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. - 13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Only when a challenge becomes difficult, will it render a valuable and lasting ability.
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