Deuteronomy 6

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. VI.—God bless is profitable for all things—it hath the promises of this life and of that which is to come! and unbounded is the happiness of all those who have the one only God for their all and in all. But in the important business of religion it is necessary to lay a good foundation, by faith in God as our God, and to attend to the various duties thereof according to the degree of their importance. In this respect the word of God is a most precious treasure and useful instructor; and contains the most extensive ground of holy meditation and heavenly discourse. With awful reverence should God be regarded and enjoyed, particularly in swearing of oaths. And it is altogether inconsistent with the truth of religion to entertain sloth and unconcern for the glory of God, or the lasting welfare of his church. What an important and laborious work out we to make of the religious education of our children and servants! It is very necessary to instruct them in the knowledge of God’s remarkable appearances for his church, as well as in the doctrinal principles or laws of revelation; and that no obedience can be accepted of God but what is performed in regard to him as our God in Christ, and is universal respecting all his commandments! 2