Obey Jehovah out of awe and love (De 10:12; w09 10/1 10 ¶3-4)

Obedience leads to blessings (De 10:13; w09 10/1 10 ¶6)

Jehovah wants us to draw close to him (De 10:15; cl 16 ¶2)

Jehovah does not force us to obey him. Rather, he wants us to love and obey him “from the heart.” (Ro 6:17) Those who choose to serve Jehovah enjoy the best way of life.

Jehovah required the Israelites to marry only fellow believers (De 7:3; w12 7/1 29 ¶2)

Jehovah wants his servants to avoid pain and heartache (De 7:4; w15 3/15 30-31)

Jehovah’s viewpoint regarding marriage has not changed (1Co 7:39; 2Co 6:14; w15 8/15 26 ¶12)

ASK YOURSELF, ‘How does the requirement to marry “only in the Lord” benefit me?’

Parents must cultivate their own love for Jehovah (De 6:5; w05 6/15 20 ¶11)

They must set a good example for their children (De 6:6; w07 5/15 15-16)

They must teach their children often about Jehovah (De 6:7; w05 6/15 21 ¶14)

In addition to family worship, what are some occasions when you might help your children to develop love for Jehovah and his principles?

We show wisdom and understanding when we obey God’s laws (De 4:6; it-2 1140 ¶5)

Many who observe our actions recognize the wisdom of God’s laws (De 4:6; w99 11/1 20 ¶6-7)

Jehovah’s people enjoy a way of life far superior to that of the nations (De 4:7, 8; w07 8/1 29 ¶13)

Many people are drawn to Jehovah’s organization when they see the fine conduct of those who live by God’s laws and principles.

What blessings have you enjoyed because of following Jehovah’s wise direction?

[Play the video Introduction to Deuteronomy.]

Elders must “judge with righteousness” (De 1:16; w96 3/15 23 ¶1)

Elders “must not be partial in judgment” (De 1:17; w02 8/1 9 ¶4)

How can we all show that we appreciate the elder arrangement?​—Heb 13:17; Jas 5:13-15

Six cities of refuge were provided in Israel for unintentional manslayers (Nu 35:15; w17.11 9 ¶4)

The elders in Israel judged each case (Nu 35:24; w17.11 9 ¶6)

The cities of refuge provided safety and security (Nu 35:25; w17.11 11 ¶13)

Just as the unintentional manslayer had to make sacrifices in order to enjoy the protection of the cities of refuge, we make sacrifices in order to benefit from God’s mercy and forgiveness.