Old Testament Verse

If anyone secretly entices you—even if it is your brother, your father's son or your mother's son, or your own son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your most intimate friend—saying, "Let us go worship other gods," you must not yield to or heed any such persons.
Deuteronomy 13:6, 8

New Testament Verse

Jesus said, "Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother."
Mark 3:35

Prayer

I am grateful, protecting God, that your word warns me of the enticing voices of other gods. This New Year my trust is in you alone. Thank you for bringing people into my life who guide me in your ways. Even if family and friends mislead, I am assured a place in your family of the faithful. Amen.

Bible Reading Plan

• Genesis 1, 2
• Matthew 1
• Psalm 1
• Genesis 1:1‚Äî2:3
• Matthew 1:1-17