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Deuteronomy 6 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

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A persuasive to obedience.

In this and the like passages, the to �commandments to � seem to denote the moral law, the to �statues to � the ceremonial law, and the to �judgments to � 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, Mt 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. (De 6:4)

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