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I. MOSES ENJOINS AN OBLIGATION, WHICH IS REALLY THE HIGHEST PRIVILEGE.

1. Israel's relation to God.

(1) In contrast with Gentile beliefs — polytheistic — each nation its own God; mostly debased forms of human passion.

(2) Jehovah proclaims Himself only God, others His subjects (Jeremiah 10:7; Psalm 22:28); but they, His one people (chap. Deuteronomy 32:9).

(3) Moses bids them realise that they are the prerogative nation of the world (Exodus 19:6).

(a)  By His presence among them.

(b)  By keeping commandments.

(c)  Of this, love of God must be the root.

2. The grounds of this relation.

(1)  "Not thy righteousness."

(2)  "Love for thy fathers."

II. MOSES HOLDS OUT A PROMISE. Each Israelite had —

1. A full life — long share of temporal blessings.

2. Then partly realised by —

(1)  Rescue from Egypt (Deuteronomy 4:20); and

(2)  Then their recent first victory, taking possession of the land (Numbers 21:33-35).

3. But partly in store.

(1)  Jordan to be crossed, and

(2)  Canaan won.

4. Thus, in spite of their dastardly unworthiness, promise ripened to performance.

(H. Hayman, D. D.)

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KJV: Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

WEB: You shall keep his statutes, and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land, which Yahweh your God gives you, forever.