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Yahweh commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Yahweh our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as at this day.

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Commands for Our Good

Commentators unanimously emphasize that God's commands are not arbitrary burdens but are given "for our good always." John Gill specifies this good as temporal, spiritual, and eternal. This stands in contrast to the modern tendency to only do what seems pleasurable or profitable, reminding believers that true well-being is found in obedience to God.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 6:16–24

19th Century

Preacher

You shall not tempt the LORD your God, as you tempted him in Massah. You shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 6:24

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes Some of which were designed on purpose to commemorate the wonderful de…

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Matthew Henry

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…