Deuteronomy 10.
Moses continued his history lesson for the nation. He has tried to point out the mistakes and sins of the previous generation. Life proved futile and disastrous when they thought they could live on their own terms or by placing their trust in made-up gods. In a shift from the past, he asked, "And now, Israel, what does the LORD require of you?"
1. Fear Him. Have regard, respect and appropriate response to His constant presence.
2. Walk in all His ways. Put into practice what He expects of you.
3. Love Him. More than emotion, this is a commitment of devotion to the One who loves us and gave Himself for us.
4. Serve Him. "Not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man." (Ephesians 6:6-7)
5. Keep His word. This means we must know what God has said and understand that it is for our good.
When I was in college, there would often be a prerequisite that I had to be passed before I could move on with other courses in my major. That is true with God, as well. All the outward appearances mean nothing to Him and will not prove life-changing to us without meeting the pre-requisite first.
Verse 16 presents it as a "therefore". Based upon all Moses had said, "Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart and be no longer stubborn." The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.
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