““Every commandment which I command you today you must be careful to observe, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land of which the Lord swore to your fathers. 2 And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. 3 So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your garments did not wear out on you, nor did your foot swell these forty years. 5 You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, sothe Lord your God chastens you. 6 “Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him. 7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, that flow out of valleys and hills; 8 a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey; 9 a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing; a land whose stones are iron and out of whose hills you can dig copper. 10 When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you. 11 “Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God by not keeping His commandments, His judgments, and His statutes which I command you today, 12 lest—when you have eaten and are full, and have built beautiful houses and dwell in them; 13 and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold are multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; 14 when your heart is lifted up, and you forget the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage; 15 who led you through that great and terrible wilderness, in which werefiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty land where there was no water; who brought water for you out of the flinty rock; 16 who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and that He might test you, to do you good in the end— 17 then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’ 18 “And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. 19 Then it shall be, if you by any means forget the Lord your God, and follow other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that you shall surely perish. 20 As the nations which the Lord destroys before you, so you shall perish, because you would not be obedient to the voice of the Lord your God.”
Deuteronomy 8:1-20 (NKJV)
Discussion Questions:
- In light of the current economic, trade, and international situation, in what ways has your life and work been directly or indirectly affected? Share your inner reflections and practical responses in this season. As the God of Covenants, how has His nature been revealed in your life and work, and how has He continued to uphold His covenant with you? (Deuteronomy 8:1; John 10:10; Galatians 3:13–14)
- From God’s instructions to the Israelites, what reminders and lessons have you received? Which biblical principles can help you discern the true attitudes of your heart or gain insight into the direction of external circumstances? Share how you remember and respond to God’s grace in your daily life, rather than only rejoicing in it at the moment of experience. (Deuteronomy 8:11–18; James 4:6–7; Proverbs 6:16–17; Genesis 14:20)
- Which spiritual practices help you carefully examine whether your faith, as well as your words and actions, are aligned with the teachings of Christ? In what ways (time, place, or form) do you usually encounter the Lord? This week, are you willing to set aside time to be alone with God, drawing nearer to Him through worship, prayer, and meditation on His Word? (Deuteronomy 8:11; Matthew 6:32–34; Matthew 6:6; Luke 5:16)
Sermon Summary
This week’s sermon calls us to a faith that remains both humble and consistent, whether in seasons of blessing or crisis. We learn that our stability does not come from our own ability, but is grounded in God’s Word, which guides us on the path to a truly abundant life. We are reminded that every good gift—including the power to create and steward wealth—comes from Him, not from our own strength. Therefore, we must guard our hearts against the pride that forgets God, our ultimate Source. By staying connected to Him through daily prayer and worship, we actively depend on His presence. Out of the fullness of who He is, He faithfully provides the wisdom, favor, and peace we need to navigate life, guiding us into an abundance rooted in His everlasting love.