And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?
Deuteronomy 10:12,13
Footnote:
Often we ask, "What does God expect of me?"" Here Moses gives a summary that is simple in form and easy to remember. Here are the essentials:
1. Fear God (have reverence for him).
2. Walk in all his ways.
3. Love him.
4. Serve him with all your heart and soul.
5. Observe his commands.
How often we complicate faith with man-made rules, regulations,and requirements. Are you frustrated and burned out from trying hard to please God? Concentrate on his real requirements and find peace.
Respect, follow, love, serve, and obey.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV.
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