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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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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 Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 6:18
19th Century
Bishop
And that thou mayest go in and possess. — This should be taken with what follows, Possess, so as to cast out…
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…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 6:18
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall do that which is right and good in the sight of
the Lord
And what is su…
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…