Deu 11:1 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 11:1 – Persuasives to Obedience In this passage, Moses encourages the Israelites to love and obey God because of all the blessings He has given them. He reminds them that their growth as a people—from a small group to a nation as numerous as the stars—should make them grateful and faithful. Moses tells the people to keep God’s commands and remember their special calling as a holy nation. Obedience should come from love for God, and true love is shown through keeping His word and worshiping Him as He has instructed. v. 1 : Moses commands the Israelites to love the Lord their God and keep His charge, which means being careful with God’s laws and worship. Loving God leads to true and joyful obedience (Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 John 5:3 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 11:1

Deuteronomy 11:1 – Persuasives to Obedience

In this passage, Moses encourages the Israelites to love and obey God because of all the blessings He has given them. He reminds them that their growth as a people—from a small group to a nation as numerous as the stars—should make them grateful and faithful. Moses tells the people to keep God’s commands and remember their special calling as a holy nation. Obedience should come from love for God, and true love is shown through keeping His word and worshiping Him as He has instructed.

v. 1: Moses commands the Israelites to love the Lord their God and keep His charge, which means being careful with God’s laws and worship. Loving God leads to true and joyful obedience (Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 John 5:3 ^a).