What happensPermalink
Moses reminds Israel that God, not they, will drive out the nations living in Canaan. He recounts the golden calf incident to remind them that God loves them in spite of their disobedience, not because of their righteousness.
Why it mattersPermalink
God’s love is particular and unconditional; He did not stop providing for and protecting Israel when they went astray, even though they did so repeatedly.
Key versePermalink
“Know, therefore, that the Lord your God is not giving you this good land to possess because of your righteousness, for you are a stubborn people.”