# #163 | Devarim ch.9 - Criticism and Advocacy

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Podcast: [The Tanakh Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tanakh-podcast-5773792)
Published: 2026-04-12T20:32:01+00:00
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## Resource

Moses addresses the possibility that Israel will see themselves as virtuous, self-righteous and conceited as a result of their entry to the land. He warns the people of their tendency to reject God's teachings and regulations and reminds them that the land of Israel is a challenge, not a perk.

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