Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, Why have you deceived us, saying, We are very far from you; when you dwell among us?
If God’s people make covenants with unbelievers, we may end up disobeying God, as Israel did (cf. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18). We need to seek the will of God before we make these commitments. We should look for it in prayer (James 1:5; James 4:2-3; James 4:15) and in Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17; cf. Numbers 27:21). We should also consult other godly people who understand God’s ways and can help us avoid overlooking important scriptural revelations that are pertinent (Proverbs 11:14). If we do make an unwise commitment, we should make the best of the situation, if breaking the covenant would be contrary to God’s will (e.g., marriage to an unbeliever, et al.).