2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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MORE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO MOSES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
Deuteronomy 5:22-33
John 5:39-47
“…there is one that accuseth you,
even Moses, in whom ye trust.”
MORE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO MOSES
The application of God’s law in civil affairs does justice to the aggrieved parties. It was earlier observed that the laws of God were superior and no other nation had laws such as these.
Moses remained in the mount and the Lord gave him more commandments, statutes and judgments. As he dismissed the people, this is what the Lord told him, “But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it” (Deut 5:31). He reminded them that it was their duty to do and observe all that the Lord had commanded them. They should not turn to the right hand or to the left. This expression spells out the manner of observing God’s Law. It requires complete obedience.
Again when the Lord commissioned Joshua to lead Israel after the death of Moses, He used the same expression. Joshua was to keep all the words of God’s Law and must neither turn to the right hand or to the left. The most important thing after receiving the Law is obedience to it. This cannot be over emphasized. Israel was required to walk in all the ways of the Lord. The promise that is attached to obeying the commandments is long life; this is similar to that of the fifth commandment, to honour father and mother. The first parent is God Himself. All rebels will have their lives cut short.
Regardless of time, the Law of God stands for ever. Let us study well and understand it. The Lord Jesus Christ came to fulfil the whole Law. He affirmed that Moses wrote about Him and if the Jews believed Moses, they should also believe in Jesus. When we follow Christ, we have eternal life.
THOUGHT: God’s Law is timeless, and it is always true.
PRAYER: Father, may I tremble with fear at my transgression of Thy Law.