Deuteronomy 10:12: And now, Israel, what doth the LORD

thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to

walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD

thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

A saved man is one who has received Jesus Christ as his

Savior, repenting of his sins. This is not just a matter of one

having an intellectual accent to Christ, but rather a genuine

heart experience that begins with a new birth and an eternal

relationship that God gives through His Son.

Our text shares what God expected from His relationship with

His chosen people Israel. First that honor should be given

Him through a fearful reverence. He expects respect to be

shown to Him. Second that those in relationship with God

walk in all His ways. He expects a faithful behavior toward

His laws and commandments. Thirdly that His children love

Him, giving themselves to Him wholly, singularly, and

faithfully as one would given himself to his wife. And fourth

that those counted worthy to be called the children of God

should serve the LORD in a real way, that is, a sincere and

genuine way with all of one’s heart and soul.

Thus, it seems clear that when God saves someone that he

expects those He saves to serve Him. This kind of service to

the LORD is not just a lip service, but a real genuine heart felt

working service of personal behavior. This behavior is

required of saved people. It is not required for salvation but

for living in one’s relationship with his God.

- CAR