What other Scriptures emphasize the importance of following God's commandments? Following Commandments: Remembered in Tassels, Lived in Obedience Deuteronomy 22:12—“You are to make twisted threads on the four corners of the cloak you wear.” Why Tassels? • Physical reminders that every ordinary action should be carried out under God’s rule • A visible cue to love, fear, and obey the LORD in the details of life (see Numbers 15:37-41) • Symbolize holiness set apart from surrounding cultures Old Testament Echoes • Deuteronomy 6:4-6—“Hear, O Israel… These words I command you today are to be upon your hearts.” • Deuteronomy 8:6—“So you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God by walking in His ways and by fearing Him.” • Joshua 1:7-8—Obedience brings courage and success; meditation on the Law keeps life aligned with God’s will. • Psalm 19:7-11—The Law is perfect, trustworthy, right, radiant, pure, sure, righteous, desirable, and rewarding. • Psalm 119 (selected): – v.11—“I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” – v.105—“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” • Ecclesiastes 12:13—“Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” • Micah 6:8—Commands shape justice, kindness, and humble walking with God. New Testament Confirmation • Matthew 5:17-19—Jesus fulfills the Law, not abolishes it; greatness in the kingdom is linked to practicing and teaching the commandments. • John 14:15—“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • John 15:10—“If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love.” • Matthew 28:20—The Great Commission includes “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” • 1 John 2:3-6—Obedience is the evidence that we truly know Christ. • 1 John 5:3—“This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” • James 1:22-25—Doers of the word are blessed; hearers only deceive themselves. • Revelation 14:12—The saints are described as “those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” Living the Reminder • Integrate God’s Word into routines—like the tassels, let Scripture interrupt daily life. • Teach the next generation intentionally; obedience multiplies through example (Deuteronomy 6:7). • Evaluate choices by the standard of clear commands rather than cultural trends. • Celebrate obedience as loving response, not as legalistic burden—His commands bring freedom and joy. |
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