Deuteronomy 8 – 10
Moses continues his review of what happened since the Lord brought the people out of Egypt. He wants them to know that they are not being given the Promised Land because they are so good, but because those they will displace are so wicked. In fact, Moses reviews all of the times the Israelites strayed. He names the deeds and the places where this wickedness on their part was apparent.
He spoke of the second set of stone tablets and the Ark of the Covenant, where these tablets were stored.
Moses’ words in Deut. 10:12-13 are so poignant: “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him and love him and serve him with all you hear and soul. And you must always obey the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good.”
The words “for your own good” are so true. If Israel or any nation were to follow those Ten Commandments, everyone would be much better off.
Moses tells the people to change their hearts and stop being stubborn, that God is the God of gods and Lord of lords, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and cannot be bribed. He watches out for orphans and widows and foreigners in their midst.
He then lays out a list of good things that will happen if they are obedient. Then, he lays out a list of bad things that will happen if they are disobedient. He points out that we show love to the Lord by walking in His ways.
A blessing or a curse -- that is what Moses set before them.
Tomorrow, its Deuteronomy 11 – 13.
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Did you hear that Encyclopedia Britannica has ended its print editions after 244 years of printing the famous encyclopedia.
Also, did you see this picture of the flag that was flying outside the Democrat headquarters? Who does he think he is?
It has since been taken down. You can read all about it at:
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/american-flag-with-obamas-face-enrages-veterans-in-florida/
Until next time…
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