1 The Lord said, “Do not make idols or set up statues, stone pillars, or carved stones to worship. I am the Lord your God.
2 Keep the religious festivals and honor the place where I am worshiped. I am the Lord.
3 “If you live according to my laws and obey my commands,
4 I will send you rain at the right time, so that the land will produce crops and the trees will bear fruit.
5 Your crops will be so plentiful that you will still be harvesting grain when it is time to pick grapes, and you will still be picking grapes when it is time to plant grain. You will have all that you want to eat, and you can live in safety in your land.
6 “I will give you peace in your land, and you can sleep without being afraid of anyone. I will get rid of the dangerous animals in the land, and there will be no more war there.
7 You will be victorious over your enemies;