Let us be absolutely honest with ourselves and with God. Take the admonition from the typical history of Israel. However, since they sound reasonable, they need exposure.
People everywhere disagree as to the interpretation.
Of course, no good can come from guessing, for uncertainty as to truth makes it dangerous to proceed or even to stand still. The plain duty of every Christian is to keep on the firm ground of known truth. Scripture has been used so carelessly as to make it the mere plaything of the mind, hardly to be taken seriously. However, there is certainty at every point for anyone who, in faith, will seek it. If we believe that God deals truthfully with us, the above verses must be true.