Deuteronomy 7:12 · KJV

"Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.

¹¹Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them.

¹²Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:

¹³And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

¹⁴Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.

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Reflection Questions

How does obedience to God's commands manifest in your life?

What does keeping God's covenant mean for you personally?

When have you experienced God's mercy in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider ways to deepen your commitment to God's teachings in daily life.

relationships

Reflect on how your faith influences your interactions with others.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The promise of covenant blessings for obedience connects to the New Covenant in Christ, where obedience leads to spiritual blessings.

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