What does Deuteronomy 4:1 mean?

Deuteronomy 4:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Deuteronomy 4:1 today?

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Deuteronomy 4:1 Meaning

Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you.

Context Explained

1Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you.

2Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

3Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baal-peor: for all the men that followed Baal-peor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.

Key Themes

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Source: Deuteronomy 4:1