Joshua 24:18-24

18The Lord forced out all the people ahead of us, including the Amorites who lived in this land. We, too, will serve the Lord, because he is our God.”

19But Joshua answered the people, “Since the Lord is a holy God, you can’t possibly serve him. He is a God who does not tolerate rivals. He will not forgive your rebellious acts and sins.

20If you abandon the Lord and serve foreign gods, he will turn and bring disaster on you. He will destroy you, although he has been so good to you.”

21The people answered Joshua, “No! We will ⌞only⌟ serve the Lord!”

22Joshua said to the people, “You have testified that you have chosen to serve the Lord.” They answered, “Yes, we have!”

23“Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Turn yourselves entirely over to the Lord God of Israel.”

24The people replied to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.”