Read Deuteronomy 30:11-20.
As Moses began to conclude his review of the law, he encouraged the people. I like how Jack S. Deere restated verses 11-13. "The Law was not incomprehensible (too difficult) or inaccessible (beyond your reach). Though the Law had a heavenly origin God clearly revealed it to Israel so there was no need for anyone to ascend into heaven to get it nor did anyone need to travel across an ocean to get. Nor did Israel need a special interpreter of the Law before they could obey it." (The Bible Knowledge Commentary)
The nation had it writing, in their language, and heard it. Levites, priests and leaders were already in position to help them put it into practice.
And, then it was time for a decision. Moses presented the choice: life and good or death and evil. That's it. There was not a third alternative. Not all roads lead to heaven. It is not true that we all worship the same god. The decision is urgent. Their entire future and that of their children was on the line. The preacher, Moses, cries out, "Therefore, choose life!"
The Apostle Paul quoted this very passage in Romans 10:6-10 to explain how comprehensible and accessible faith in Christ is for us. More than earthly blessings are at stake. Eternal life or eternal separation from God and those who know Him are in this choice. How is the choice transacted?
"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved."
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