Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Application:

These verses, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, are known in Judaism as the Shema, which is the Hebrew word that begins 6:4; it means “listen, hear.”  The term “these words” refers to The Ten Commandments, which are literally called the “ten words” in Hebrew (Exod 34:28). The phrase “these words” and similar expressions denote the entirety of the law (e.g., Deut 4:2, 40; 6:1–2; 19:9; 28:1, 14–15). “In your heart,” We must take them to heart—commit them to memory and make them an integral part of our lives. It’s not enough to just read them and check a box; we must read them and follow their guidance (James 1:22-25).

“You shall teach them to your children.” The Hebrew phrase literally means “repeat.” Parents are to reiterate God’s laws to their children. This command assumes that teachers are knowledgeable about the content, which in turn requires focused effort and study. We should train our children as athletes train their bodies (Proverbs 22:6).

“You shall talk of them.” The practice of constantly repeating and reciting God’s commands also requires committing them to memory so they become applied knowledge for life. “When you sit, when you walk, when you lie down, when you rise…” God’s children should make God’s laws the focal point of their lives (see Prov 6:21–22).

Some references are from: John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Dt 6:6.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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