Deuteronomy 18:13

13 But you must be innocent in the presence of the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 18:13 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 18:13

Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord thy God.
] Sincerely serve and worship him, faithfully adhere to his word, laws, statutes, and ordinances, and walk uprightly before him.

Deuteronomy 18:13 In-Context

11 Don't let anyone try to control others with magic, and don't let them be mediums or try to talk with the spirits of dead people.

12 The Lord hates anyone who does these things. Because the other nations do these things, the Lord your God will force them out of the land ahead of you.

13 But you must be innocent in the presence of the Lord your God.

14 The nations you will force out listen to people who use magic and witchcraft, but the Lord your God will not let you do those things.

15 The Lord your God will give you a prophet like me, who is one of your own people. Listen to him.