Read Deuteronomy 5.
As Moses continued his second giving of the law, he repeated
the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20. He
retold how fearful the people were of what they saw and heard as they stood at Mt. Sinai
"Speak to us all that the LORD our God will speak to
you, and we will hear and do it." (v.27)
Of course, the LORD heard these words from the people and
acknowledged that they were correct in what they said. But then God responded. All of these commandments and
laws were not meant to merely restrict or extract from the people. No.
God was giving them clarity on how to relate to Him and how to live with
each other.
"Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear
me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and their
descendants forever!" (v.29)
Notice the desire of God for His people.
1. That our hearts, our minds, our thinking, would always be in tune
with His.
2. That we would always maintain a holy regard for
His constant presence with us and our accountability to Him.
3. That our behaviors would be obedient to what He wants us
to be doing.
And, why did God say this?
So that we and our families might receive the full
benefit of the LORD's blessings. (v.33)
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