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For if you shall diligently keep all this commandment which I command you, to do it, to love Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave to him;

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Love: The Source of Obedience

Commentators explain that the command to 'love the Lord your God' is foundational. True obedience isn't merely about external actions but flows from a heart filled with genuine love and right principles. Scholars like John Gill note that love is the core motivation and 'principle from which all obedience should flow.'

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 11:22

19th Century

Bishop

To walk in all his ways. —“He is compassionate, and you shall be compassionate. He shows mercies, and you shall show mercies.” Aga…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 11:22

17th Century

Pastor

For if you shall diligently keep all these commandments which
I command you to do them

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 11:18–25

17th Century

Minister

Let all be directed by the three rules given here.

  1. Let our hearts be filled with the word of God. There will not be good practices in …

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