A trainer teaches a young dog simple orders, and once learned, the pup remembers and obeys them for life. His obedience pleases the instructor, blessings follow, and others benefit as well. God gave us basic commands to follow. Not everyone hears them at a young age, but we have the privilege to study His Word and learn what He expects; it’s our duty. Before entering the land of promise, He told His people, “Behold this day I set before you a blessing and a curse” (Deuteronomy 11:26). If they obeyed His instructions, blessings would follow. But consequences awaited the disobedient.
Jesus said two commandments cover them all: Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37). By learning and obeying these two rules, we honor God, live in favor of Him, and benefit others. God lays before us a blessing for obedience or a curse; our loving Father disciplines His children who stubbornly go their way. The decision is ours. Which will you choose?
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