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You shall keep his statutes, and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land, which Yahweh your God gives you, forever.

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Obedience as a Wise Response

Commentators explain that keeping God's commands is not just a duty but a wise and loving response. It stems from gratitude for God's past actions, recognition of His authority, and the understanding that obedience is the most beneficial path for oneself. As Matthew Henry notes, it is wise to "be held to our duty by the bonds of love."

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 4:29–40

18th Century

Theologian

Unwilling, as it might seem, to close his discourse with words of terror, Moses makes a last appeal to them in these verses in a different tone.

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:40

17th Century

Pastor

You shall keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments ,
&c.] All his laws, moral, ceremonial, and judicial, pa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 4:24–40

17th Century

Minister

Moses urged the greatness, glory, and goodness of God. If we considered what a God he is with whom we have to do, we would surely be conscientious …

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