40 Therefore you shall keep his statutes and his commandments, which I command you today, that it may go well with you Deuteronomy 4:40 ESV
28 Be careful to obey all these words that I command you, that it may go well with you Deuteronomy 12:28 ESV
Deuteronomy morphs from a book that reminds Israel of how God was their deliverer from Egypt, their sustainer in the desert, and their conqueror in the Promised Land to a book of rules and regulations. Certain foods which can be eaten. Specific sacrifices prepared in an exact manner. Holy days remembered and celebrated with prescribed rituals. But none of these are tied into the Jew's position with God as His chosen people. What is clear is that prosperity and success are tied to following the commands of Jehovah.
Keeping God's statues and commandments is a basis for success and prosperity.
That is true even today. Our salvation is not based on our works. Forgiveness for sin is not accomplished by giving to the poor. Enmity with Christ is not erased through church attendance. That is through grace alone. Jesus paid the sin debt once and for all. However, the quality of life after salvation is still dependent on obedience just as it was for the people of the Israelite nation of the Old Testament.
The difference is outside of some nonnegotiables from scripture, much of our obedience is individual. One person is called to teach Sunday School. Another may be convicted to work Vacation Bible School. While a third person is convicted to cancel their cable television subscription. The Holy Spirit will direct and speak to people as unique individuals.
All too often we accept Him as Savior and forget the Lord part. For it to "go well with you" submission to His direction, guidance, and discipline is just as much a requirement as it ever was. Obedience was a then thing and is a today thing.
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