Deut 11:1-7

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The great work God wrought for Israel. (1-7) Promises and threatenings. (8-17) Careful study of God's word requisite. (18-25) The blessings and the curse set forth. (26-32)

1-7 Observe the connexion of these two; Thou shalt love the Lord, and keep his charge. Love will work in obedience, and that only is acceptable obedience which flows from a principle of love, 1John 5:3. Moses recounts some of the great and terrible works of God which their eyes had seen.

What our eyes have seen, especially in our early days, should affect us, and make us better long afterwards.