What New Testament verses reinforce the message of Deuteronomy 6:13? Setting the Stage: Deuteronomy 6:13 “Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.” Jesus Echoes Deuteronomy in the Wilderness • Matthew 4:10 – “ ‘Away from Me, Satan!’ Jesus declared. ‘For it is written: Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ” • Luke 4:8 – “But Jesus replied, ‘It is written: Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ” Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 6:13 word-for-word, anchoring His resistance to temptation in the command to fear, worship, and serve God alone. The Call to Fear God • Revelation 14:7 – “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” • Hebrews 12:28 – “Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” • 1 Peter 1:17 – “Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.” • Matthew 10:28 – “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” New-Covenant Service to God Alone • Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” • Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” • 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” • Acts 10:35 – “In every nation the man who fears Him and does righteousness is acceptable to Him.” Putting It All Together • The New Testament consistently reinforces Deuteronomy 6:13 by: – Commanding reverent fear of God. – Urging exclusive worship and service to Him. – Calling believers to integrate every action—from resisting temptation to daily work—into wholehearted devotion to the Lord. |
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