Testing Allegiance - Deuteronomy 6:10-8:20
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As Moses begins to apply the greatest command, he has just given to the people of Israel, he challenges them to demonstrate their love for Yahweh in the real situations that they will face in every day life. Two specific issues are addressed by Moses, one is external, the enemies or opposition that they will face as they enter the land. The second is internal, the potential danger of prosperity. As the people flourish in the land, this prosperity can make them complacent and cause them to be self-sufficient and yield to idolatry. Testing is every bit as big an issue for us today. Testing is a part of life. Testing should cause assessment of our love for Jesus and should motivate us to love Jesus more. Deuteronomy is one of the most significant books in our OT, but one that is often not addressed. Throughout Deuteronomy, Moses will challenge Israel over and over again, to hear the word of Yahweh, and then, to heed it in obedience. Deuteronomy displays the character and attributes of Yahweh in numerous ways, it especially emphasizes the love of Yahweh poured out on Israel. Deuteronomy ultimately sets a choice before us, a choice to prioritize and follow Yahweh, to be right with him through Jesus alone.
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