Deu 10:12-13 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 10:12 – Exhortation to Obedience In this passage, Moses appeals powerfully to Israel to obey God. He asks them what the Lord requires of them and answers with clear instructions about how they must live. Moses explains that obedience is both reasonable and beneficial. He teaches that their duty is to God, to others, and to themselves. The call is to fear and love God, to serve Him fully, to keep His commandments, and to love and care for others, especially strangers. Finally, they must remove stubbornness and sinful desires from their hearts, being fully devoted to God. v. 12 : Moses asks Israel what God requires of them. The answer is simple but deep: they must fear the Lord , love Him, walk in His ways, serve Him wholeheartedly, and keep His commandments and statutes. This means respecting God’s authority, delighting in Him, living as He commands, and obeying fully and joyfully (Deuteronomy 10:12-13 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Deuteronomy 10:12 – Exhortation to Obedience

In this passage, Moses appeals powerfully to Israel to obey God. He asks them what the Lord requires of them and answers with clear instructions about how they must live. Moses explains that obedience is both reasonable and beneficial. He teaches that their duty is to God, to others, and to themselves. The call is to fear and love God, to serve Him fully, to keep His commandments, and to love and care for others, especially strangers. Finally, they must remove stubbornness and sinful desires from their hearts, being fully devoted to God.

v. 12: Moses asks Israel what God requires of them. The answer is simple but deep: they must fear the Lord, love Him, walk in His ways, serve Him wholeheartedly, and keep His commandments and statutes. This means respecting God’s authority, delighting in Him, living as He commands, and obeying fully and joyfully (Deuteronomy 10:12-13 ^a).

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