His treasured possession

In Deuteronomy 12 Moses makes some notes about locations to sacrifice.

8 You are not to do as we do here today, everyone as he sees fit...13 Be careful not to sacrifice your burnt offerings anywhere you please.

As humans we tend to want to do what we want, where we want and when we want. For some things that is ok. When we are wandering in the desert, maybe that is ok. But there are some things that God wants to do His way.

In Deuteronomy 13:5 it states:

You must purge the evil from among you.

Now in the time it was written, it meant that any person who led people away from God had to be put to death. But what does that mean in todays context? Because in the old testament Jesus had not yet died and paid the price for our soul, that no evil can take away.

I like how it later says:

14 then you must inquire, probe and investigate it thoroughly

to make sure people don't jump to conclusions and make rash judgments on people's lives.

I also liked Deuteronomy 14:2

the LORD has chosen you to be his treasured possession.

to explain why they should be careful in what they eat. To live like a child of the King, as His treasured possesion.