God's people must walk softly before the Lord, being humble and obedient to His word, and walk boldly before the enemy, trusting in His power and authority. When we fail to take the territory that God has given us, the enemy will remain, causing vexation and strife. We must drive out the inhabitants of the land, just as the Israelites were commanded, and trust in God's promise to supply our needs and give us the victory.
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