Literally, “set aside nothing.” This text is a noble commentary on the character of Joshua. He obeyed implicitly every command of God. He had a simplicity of character that took God at His word, and then acted on that word, whether the future was all understood or not. Some men are faithful only in the things that are pleasant to them, or in things they can fully understand and are in full agreement with. But true fidelity to God aims at full compliance with His will. Personal wishes and desires may conflict with known duty, but the surrendered soul chooses the will of God no matter how crucifying the experience may be to natural inclinations. To a noble-minded man like Joshua the work of blood and judgement must have caused great pain. But like a true soldier he respected the orders of his Commander. He left no known duty unfulfilled. It is on this point that many fail in their Christian experience. They may keep themselves from positive sin, but they leave untouched the exercise of the positive graces and requirements. Such neglect, too, is sin—sin of omission. “To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin” (James 4:17).