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Remember, a job well done is not a license to turn from God (22:1-8).

The three and a half tribes had been faithful to support their fellow Israelites (1-4).

Joshua reminded the tribes to be careful to remain faithful to God (5).

The reward for a job well done was substantial (6-8).

Image: We often warn people to be safe after a major victory.

I remember my High School Graduation rehearsal. After rehearsal we were given quite the lecture and it has stuck with me. Every-year following rehearsal there are students who never get to see their actual graduation. The night before graduation they go to a party or something like that and the consequences are tragic.

MTR: Determine not to let your spiritual guard down.

Remember, we are dealing with the God of the universe and the stakes are high (9-20).

The point of debate: a newly erected alter (9-12).

The proposed solution: sending a delegation (13-14).

The question: why would you do this (15-20)?

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MTR: Confront sin as if their life depended on it because it does.

Remember, accountability may mean we are challenged (21-29).

The wisdom of declaring who God is (21-23).

The wisdom of building a reminder of who God is (24-28).

The wisdom of declaring total commitment to God (29).

MTR: Graciously prepare yourself to be challenged on your actions.

Remember, we don't always have all the information (30-34).

The power of gracious acceptance (30-31).

The power of peaceful resolution (32-33).

The power of a permanent reminder (34).

MTR: Graciously prepare yourself to accept an explanation.

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