You shall obey me, the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt with great power and strength; you are to bow down to me and offer sacrifices to me.

Obey the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Remember the great things he has done for you.

"Do not join in the schemes of the people and do not be afraid of the things that they fear.

Because of my awesome holiness I am like a stone that people stumble over; I am like a trap that will catch the people of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel and the people of Jerusalem.

Who would not honor you, the king of all nations? You deserve to be honored. There is no one like you among all the wise men of the nations or among any of their kings.

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

from one generation to another he shows mercy to those who honor him.

so you let their enemies conquer and rule them. In their trouble they called to you for help, and you answered them from heaven. In your great mercy you sent them leaders who rescued them from their foes.

that he would save us from our enemies, from the power of all those who hate us.

(SEE 1:73)

so that we might be holy and righteous before him all the days of our life.