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Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – O Israel
If the Passover story is analogous to our lives, where do you find yourself today? Are you still in Egypt, a slave to sin? Or are you wandering in the wilderness, pining for your old life of sin? Or have you moved into the promised land, establishing the Kingdom of God in your life?
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – One God
The first commandment in the Ten Commandments is “No other gods.”. While we don’t worship idols made of wood, stone, or metal, there are still many false gods that people serve with their life. We can make a god out of anything. But God says this is a bad idea, that He alone is God.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Love the Lord Your God with all of your Heart
When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment is, He replied that it is to Love God with all of our being. (Matthew 22:34-40) Total commitment to God in all of our ways. What does it mean to love God this way?
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Teach Them Diligently Unto Thy Children
The future is determined by our children. Raising the next generation is probably the most important thing that most of us do. It is more important than just about anything else that we do. God stresses this in Deuteronomy 6, putting it second only to our personal relationship with Him.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Rivers of Living Water
When I was born again, the word of God was all I wanted to talk about. I turned every conversation into an opportunity to share Christ and His word with others. God wants us to share Him and His word at all times in our lives, that it might bring life to those around us.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Our Actions
Practice what you preach. How many times have we heard that said. Actions speak louder than words is another classic phrase we have all heard. Where did this idea come from? Over 3400 years ago God gave it to us through Moses.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Set Your Minds on the Things Above
What does it mean to follow Jesus? How do we do it? Is there a key to successfully following Jesus on a daily basis. There is one thing we can do that will enable us to live godly lives, and it has to do with what we set our minds on.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Remember
All of us have forgotten something important at one time or another. We are forgetful, all of us. God knows we are forgetful, and in Deuteronomy 6 He includes a strategy to help us remember Him and His Word each day.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Conclusion
Jesus told us that one of the keys to a successful life is to love God and to love others. Focusing on “The Word” and what He has done rather than on how we are doing, we are truly set free to enjoy life and be a blessing to those around us.
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