What God asks
In the book of Deuteronomy we read,
“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require 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 your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the Lord, which I am commanding you today for your good Deuteronomy 10:12,13.
Here God is speaking directly to Israel and by extension I believe He is speaking to the church as a corporate body.
God is making it clear what He requires.
1/ to fear the LORD. (Have respect for Him)
2/ to walk in the ways God has commanded.
3/ to love God.
4/ to serve God with all your heart and soul.
5/ to keep the commandments and statutes of the Lord.
He then finishes by stating it is for the believers own good.
These are not difficult things to follow. And ultimately they will strengthen our faith in God.
Please think about it.
