Today in Deuteronomy 5-8 Moses urges obedience to God's law. He repeats to the Israelites that they must follow the law carefully. There are rewards for obedience and consequences for disobedience. He reminds them that parents are responsible for teaching their children. The purpose of the law was not only to ensure a proper relationship to God, but also to regulate their daily conduct. The importance of this instruction is emphasized by the repetition of the warning and promises over 4 chapters of Deuteronomy. The devastating effect of bowing down to idols is stressed over and over. It reminds me to examine my life carefully for my own idols.
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