Deuteronomy 30:17

17 But I warn you: If you have a change of heart, refuse to listen obediently, and willfully go off to serve and worship other gods,

Deuteronomy 30:17 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 30:17

But if thine heart turn away
From the true God, and the right worship of him, and from his commands, statutes, and judgments:

so that thou wilt not hear;
the voice of the Lord and obey it, or hearken to his laws, and do them:

but shalt be drawn away;
by an evil heart, and by the ill examples of others:

and worship other gods and serve them;
the gods of the Gentiles, the idols of the people, besides the one living and true God, the God of Israel.

Deuteronomy 30:17 In-Context

15 Look at what I've done for you today: I've placed in front of you Life and Good Death and Evil.

16 And I command you today: Love God, your God. Walk in his ways. Keep his commandments, regulations, and rules so that you will live, really live, live exuberantly, blessed by God, your God, in the land you are about to enter and possess.

17 But I warn you: If you have a change of heart, refuse to listen obediently, and willfully go off to serve and worship other gods,

18 you will most certainly die. You won't last long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess.

19 I call Heaven and Earth to witness against you today: I place before you Life and Death, Blessing and Curse. Choose life so that you and your children will live.