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 give 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 ex-

pects 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