Psalm 108:34-36 But they did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the Lord commanded them; But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them.
The children of Israel did not respond to God’s salvation with pure and single-minded devotion to fear, love, and trust in God above all things. Not only did they live among the heathen, but they also adopted their ways and their gods.
It is sin and rebellion to not worship the Lord alone, but to mix and mingle with the world’s ways and its gods. It is hard to be in the world but not of the world. The Lord holds a jealous love for His beloved children, and He knows the dangers and temptations of the gods of this world. Leaving the narrow way to God exposes us to the snares of the devil, the world, and the flesh.
We sinfully want to have our feet in two different worlds, which are opposed to one another. Paul says, “What fellowship has Christ with Belial?” Elijah says, “How long will ye limp along with two opinions? If the Lord be God, serve him; if Baal, be god, serve him.” We believe Jesus alone, and live for Him alone.