What God requires
What does God want from us?
What does God say?
The answer begins in Deuteronomy 10. "And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the LORD your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul. And you must always obey the LORD's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good".
God is reviewing His instructions for His people, and He starts with the heart. If your heart is not right with God, it will be impossible to do what He requires.
We start with fearing God. That is awe and reverence, a healthy respect for God who is greater than us on every level and who deserves absolute trust, worship and honor. He is not to be taken lightly or used as a lucky charm or good buddy. He is God, and we are not.
We are to live in a way that pleases God, to "walk in all his ways" (Deuteronomy 10:12). To live according to His instructions, to do the things that please God
God also wants our love and our service. Usually, when we love someone we want to serve, it fuels our desire to do something good for them, to put them first, to treat them with respect and honor. Love also motivates our obedience.
Deuteronomy 10
Stops & Steps 1809 25Sep2011