Numbers 15:39b-41 [R]emember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them (Some of the Lord's instructions for us today are to fear not, to call to Him when we are in need, and to be His holy people. Obedience to His commands is not optional or discretionary. He has given us a path to follow, not just for Him to exercise His sovereign muscle and to make life more difficult for us, not just as a small, side-line activity for us when convenient, but because He knows His way gives vital and serious guidelines for our health and spiritual well-being. Because He loves us so much and knows what is best for us, He lovingly instructs us in His ways.) and not prostitute yourselves (When we refuse to comply with His authority, to live in relationship with Him, we are not just engaging in disobedience, but, like unfaithfulness in a marriage, we are separating ourselves from oneness and unity with Him. We are turning our backs to Him, saying our way is better. We are choosing unfaithfulness to Him, rather than living in committed oneness with Him.) by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. (These lusts include our desires to be in control, to follow our own will, to be our own god, to worship such idols as fear, unforgiveness, possessions, titles, or whatever else to which we might give our hearts and minds.
Only by focusing on what the Lord calls us to do,
only by focusing on His truths, only by committing to His ways
