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Ecclesiastes 12:13 · KJV

"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does fearing God shape your daily decisions?

2

What does keeping His commandments mean for you personally?

3

When have you felt the weight of your duty to God?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can deepen your fear of God through prayer and study of His Word.

obedience

Identify one commandment you can focus on this week to strengthen your relationship with God.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus taught about the importance of loving God and keeping His commandments, which aligns with this verse's call to fear God and keep His commandments.

See also: Matthew 22:37-38

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