Read Deuteronomy 30:11-20.
As Moses began to conclude his review of the law, he
encouraged the people. 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 it. Nor did Israel need a
special interpreter of the Law before they could obey it." (The Bible
Knowledge Commentary, Old Testament, p.315)
The nation had it writing, in their own language, and heard
it directly from Moses. Levites, priests and leaders were
already in position to help them put it into practice.
And, then it was time for a decision. The either/or choice was clear: 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, cried out, "Therefore, choose life!" (v.19)
The Apostle Paul quoted this very passage in Romans 10:6-10
to explain how comprehensible and accessible eternal life in Christ is for us. More than earthly blessings are at
stake. Eternal life or eternal
separation from God and from 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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