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The 'What' and 'Why' of Obedience
Commentators note that this command is comprehensive, covering God's moral, judicial, and ceremonial laws. The motivation for this obedience is twofold: it is a grateful response to God's past redemptive work (like the Exodus) and it is for our own good and preservation, as God's ways lead to life.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 6:10–25
18th Century
Theologian
The Israelites were at the point of quitting their previous nomadic life for a fixed and settled abode in the midst of other nations; they were exc…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 6:15–19
19th Century
Preacher
Lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth. Ye shall not tempt the LORD your G…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 6:17
17th Century
Pastor
You shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your
God
Not only the ten comm…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 6:17–25
17th Century
Minister
Moses gives charge to keep God's commandments. Negligence will ruin us, but we cannot be saved without diligence. It is our interest, as well as ou…