Deuteronomy 30:14
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But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.
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One would have thought that the threatenings in the close of the foregoing chapter had made a full end of the people of Israel, and had left their case for ever desperate; but in this chapter we have a plain intimation of the mercy God had in store for them in the latter days, so that mercy at length rejoices against judgment, and has the last word. Here we have, I. Exceedingly great and precious promises made to them, upon their repentance and return to God (Deu 30:1-10). II. The righteousness of faith set before them in the plainness and easiness of the commandment that was now given them (Deu 30:11-14). III. A fair reference of the whole matter to their choice (Deu 30:15, etc.).
Open source ↗30:14 The message of salvation is objectively close (on your lips) and subjectively near (in your heart). It is capable of being taught and learned (see 6:6-7).
Open source ↗Original language
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You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts.
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me.
And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.