Chapter 6:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Numbers Joshua
Deuteronomy 6
Concise Complete
A persuasive to obedience. (1-3) An exhortation to
obedience. (4,5) Obedience taught. (6-16) General precepts, Instructions to be
given to their children. (17-25)
Verses 1-3 In
this and the like passages, the "commandments" seem to denote the moral law, the "statues" the ceremonial law, and the "judgments" the law by which the judges
decided. Moses taught the people all that, and that only, which God commanded
him to teach. Thus Christ's ministers are to teach his churches all he has
commanded, neither more nor less,
matthew 28:20. The fear
of God in the heart will be the most powerful principle of obedience. It is
highly desirable that not we only, but our children, and our children's
children, may fear the Lord. Religion and righteousness advance and secure the
prosperity of any people.
Verses 4-5
Here is a brief summary of religion, containing the first principles of faith
and obedience. Jehovah our God is the only living and true God; he only is God,
and he is but One God. Let us not desire to have any other. The three-fold
mention of the Divine names, and the plural number of the word translated God,
seem plainly to intimate a Trinity of persons, even in this express declaration
of the unity of the Godhead. Happy those who have this one Lord for their God.
It is better to have one fountain than a thousand cisterns; one all-sufficient
God than a thousand insufficient friends. This is the first and great
commandment of God's law, that we love him; and that we do all parts of our duty
to him from a principle of love; My son, give me thine heart. We are to love God
with all our heart, and soul, and might. That is, 1. With a sincere love; not in
word and tongue only, but inwardly in truth. 2. With a strong love. He that is
our All, must have our all, and none but he. 3. With a superlative love; we must
love God above any creature whatever, and love nothing but what we love for him.
4. With an intelligent love. To love him with all the heart, and with all the
understanding, we must see good cause to love him. 5. With an entire love; he is
ONE, our hearts must be united in his love. Oh that this love of God may be shed
abroad in our hearts!
Verses 6-16
Here are means for maintaining and keeping up religion in our hearts and houses.
1. Meditation. God's words must be laid up in our hearts, that our thoughts may
be daily employed about them. 2. The religious education of children. Often
repeat these things to them. Be careful and exact in teaching thy children.
Teach these truths to all who are any way under thy care. 3. Pious discourse.
Thou shalt talk of these things with due reverence and seriousness, for the
benefit not only of thy children, but of thy servants, thy friends and
companions. Take all occasions to discourse with those about thee, not of
matters of doubtful disputation, but of the plain truths and laws of God, and
the things that belong to our peace. 4. Frequent reading of the word. God
appointed them to write sentences of the law upon their walls, and in scrolls of
parchment to be worn about their wrists. This seems to have been binding in the
letter of it to the Jews, as it is to us in the intent of it; which is, that we
should by all means make the word of God familiar to us; that we may have it
ready to use upon all occasions, to restrain us from sin, and direct us in duty.
We must never be ashamed to own our religion, nor to own ourselves under its
check and government. Here is a caution not to forget God in a day of prosperity
and plenty. When they came easily by the gift, they would be apt to grow secure,
and unmindful of the Giver. Therefore be careful, when thou liest safe and soft,
lest thou forget the Lord. When the world smiles, we are apt to make court to
it, and expect our happiness in it, and so we forget Him who is our only portion
and rest. There is need of great care and caution at such a time. Then beware;
being warned of your danger, stand upon your guard. Thou shalt not tempt the
Lord thy God; neither by despairing of his power and goodness, while we keep in
the way of our duty; nor by presuming upon it, when we turn aside out of that
way.
Verses 17-25
Moses gives charge to keep God's commandments. Negligence will ruin us; but we
cannot be saved without diligence. It is our interest, as well as our duty, to
be religious. It will be our life. Godliness has the promise of the continuance
and comfort of the life that now is, as far as it is for God's glory. It will be
our righteousness. It is only through the Mediator we can be righteous before
God. The knowledge of the spirituality and excellency of the holy law of God, is
suited to show sinful man his need of a Saviour, and to prepare his heart to
welcome a free salvation. The gospel honours the law, not only in the perfect
obedience of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ; but in that it is a plan for
bringing back apostate rebels and enemies, by repentance, faith, forgiveness,
and renewing grace, to love God above all things, even in this world; and in the
world above, to love him perfectly, even as angels love him.
Chapter 6:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Numbers Joshua
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
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1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
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Ezra
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Esther
Job
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1 Corinthians
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Philippians
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1 Thessalonians
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1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
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