Deuteronomy 6:24a The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God…
Deuteronomy is in the Old Testament, which means it was pre-Jesus, and when I read it, I can’t help but think of the New Testament, the Pharisees and Sadducees, of all their rule following, of all their righteousness, of how far from God their hearts really were.
Deuteronomy 6:24b …so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.
I’m not saying obeying God’s laws isn’t important, but the Pharisees and Sadducees show how rule following and perceived righteousness alone are not all God is calling us to. It’s not just about following the rules. Jesus tells us to love one another as He has loved us.
Deuteronomy 6:25a And if we are careful to obey all this law before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us…
Precious Savior, Thank You for Your word, which tells us how to live, which reminds us of pitfalls when rule enforcement and rule following become all that matter. Love matters. Grace matters. Compassion matters. You matter. Help us to live and love more like You. Amen.
Deuteronomy 6:25b …that will be our righteousness.”
Have a blessed day.