Our souls need constant, daily sustenance
The Ramban explains that because the Egyptians were steeped in immorality, we’re warned in this pasuk not to act as they did.
But the pasuk is saying something more. Don’t do as the Mitzrim did refers to all their actions, not just their immoral behavior — specifically their actions at the time of the Makkos.
When things were bad, they begged Hashem to take the plague away, but as soon as things returned to normal, they hardened their hearts and refused to repent.
This is behavior that we too should be aware of and protect ourselves from. (Rav Shach, Mei’rosh Amanah)
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