Do The Key Verbs.

Deuteronomy 6 is an important chapter in the Old Testament.

There are some key verbs there, which we need to take notice of - and do!

These words are to God's people as they set out on their wilderness experience. In the chapter before the Hebrew wanderers are given the Ten Commandments. Now they are given five very important "doing words" which they are to put into action in their lives.

First, they are told to "fear the Lord".

This means that they are to have a reverential trust in God, including a commitment to His revealed will to us - in His Word. If we do this the result will be to enjoy a long life (v.2)

Secondly, they are told to "hear" and "obey".

Those of us who have had the blessing of interacting within a family, place of learning or a workplace will know what this means without (hopefully) any further explanation!

Thirdly, they are told to "Love the Lord your God.."

...and to love thoroughly - with ALL your heart, with ALL your strength, and with ALL your soul". This love is to be total, involving one's whole self.

This love that we have for God is based on His love for us (1 John 4:19-21).

Fourthly, we are to "impress" on others the commandments of God.

Particularly, teach these to the children.

We are to transmit to others our knowledge and understanding of God and His will for us.

Fifthly, we are to be careful, "not to forget the Lord"

How could the Hebrews ever do that? But they did.

How could we ever do that? I don't know either...but people do. One of the saddest things that I have seen in ministry over the years is the people who seem to "forget" God and go on living without Him in their lives.

I can't imagine it for me....but I must regard it as a danger. The Evil One is prowling around looking for people to distract from the faith.

TFTD Make sure it is not you...Fear, Hear, Obey, Impress & Don't Forget. DO the key verbs.

Have a great day,

Peter Clark.