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January 29

January 29
Obedience Brings Blessing
Observe and hear all these words, which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy
children after thee forever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord thy
God. (Deuteronomy 12:28)
Though salvation is not by the works of the law, the blessings promised to obedience
are not denied to the faithful servants of God. The curses our Lord took away when He was made a
curse for us, but no clause of blessing has been abolished.
We are to note and listen to the revealed will of the Lord, giving our attention not to portions of it but
to "all these words." There must be no picking and choosing but an impartial respect for all that God
has commanded. This is the road of blessedness for the Father and His children. The Lord's
blessing is upon His chosen to the third and fourth generation. If they walk uprightly before Him, He
will make all men know that they are a seed the Lord has blessed. No blessing can come to us
or ours through dishonesty or double-dealing. The ways of worldly conformity and unholiness cannot
bring good to us or ours. It will go well with us when we go well before God. If integrity does not make
us prosper, knavery will not. That which gives pleasure to God will bring pleasure to us.