(Deuteronomy 6:1ff and 10:12ft)

The covenant relationship between God and Israel required commitment on both sides. For the Israelites, the lord expected them to lead a practical way of live in order for this relationship to be maintained. This meant that failure to meet their obligations would cause disaster on their side particularly the loss of the promised blessings.

Moses urged the people of Israel to obey the commandments that God had given them while in the land they were about to enter and occupy. For their obedience, they would become the 'mighty nation and live in the rich fertile land the lord had promised their ancestors.

Besides, Moses instructed the Israelites to obey the lord their God and urged them to stop being stubborn. By doing this, Moses assured the people that they would live for long in their land.

The Israelites were expected to worship God alone. Therefore, they were called upon to observe monotheism just like their ancestors Abraham, Isaac and Jacob so that they would remain God's children. Moses showed them that worshipping other gods would lead to their complete destruction.

Israelites were required to love the Lord their God. They were to do this with all their heart, soul and strength.

Moses urged the Israelites to always remember the commandments they were being given. They were to teach their children about these commandments and make them the basis of their lives.

Moses urged the Israelites to serve God with a lot of commitment. In this case, the Israelites were expected to be sincere and loyal while serving Him.

Moses urged Israel to recognize the supremacy of the Lord their God over all other gods and over all power.

Moses told the Israelites to remember the greatness of the Lord upon settling in the Promised Land. In His greatness, Israel was expected to fear the Lord who had rescued them from Egypt where they were slaves.

Israel was required to treat the disadvantaged including the orphans and the widows fairly and to love the foreigners for they were also once foreigners in Egypt.

Israel was also required to be faithful to the lord and only to make her promises in his name alone.

Moses urged Israel to praise the Lord their God for they were witnesses to the great things He had done for them. Accordingly, the lord had rescued them from their Egyptian slavery and had now made them numerous like the stars in the sky.

NOTE: Consider the responsibilities and obligations as contained in the Sinai. Covenant.