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You shall do that which is right and good in the sight of Yahweh; that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land which Yahweh swore to your fathers,
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Obedience Unlocks Blessings
Commentators emphasize the direct link between Israel's obedience and their well-being. Doing what is "right and good" was the condition for fully possessing the promised land and experiencing God's favor. As one scholar notes, the speed and completeness of the conquest depended on their faithfulness, showing that our choices have real consequences in experiencing God's promised blessings.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
And that thou mayest go in and possess. — This should be taken with what follows, Possess, so as to cast out…
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord And what is su…
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…
