Deu 4:44-45 This is the law that Moses set before the people of Israel. These are the testimonies, the statutes, and the rules, which Moses spoke to the people of Israel when they came out of Egypt,
This is evidently an introduction to the discourse of the subsequent chapters. Moses having practically improved some particulars in the history of Israel, proceeded to repeat and enforce the laws which he had delivered before, with additions and explanations, beginning with the ten commandments. We will dive into these soon. However, I wonder if we see God’s Word in proper reverence, awe, wonder, and thankfulness. Do we seek and desire it? Do we believe it? Do we trust and rely upon it? Do we cherish it? Are we convicted by it? Do we delight in it?
See how David saw God’s Word:
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Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,
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In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
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Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.
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Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.
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Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
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Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
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I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
