The Bible

 

Deuteronomy 11:13

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13 And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,

Commentary

 

Explanation of Deuteronomy 11

By Alexander Payne

Verses 1-9. A greater obligation is imposed upon those regenerating than upon others to obey the Divine commands; because they have been able more clearly to perceive the operations of Providence.

Verses 10-12. The difference between a persuasive and a rational faith.

Verses 13-17. The rational understanding given to those who carry out the Divine will.

Verses 18-21. The Divine will must therefore be stamped upon the whole life.

Verses 22-25. The regenerate will then be endowed with all things.

Verses 26-32. A blessing and a curse thus set before the soul according as the Divine commands are obeyed or rejected.