TITLE:  Follow the Rules:  Fear, Hear, and Obey
TEXT:  Deuteronomy 6:1-9
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 INTRODUCTION:

1. There are 3 things that will help us “Follow the Rules”
2. They are all included in our text today.

 Fear – V. 2 – Fear Jehovah

1. Fear – to be afraid, to respect, revere, stand in awe
2. Do not fear –
   1. Death – Psalm 23
   2. Personal harm – Matthew 10:28
3. Do fear –
   1. Wrath of God
   2. Judgment
   3. Being lost – Hell – Eternal Punishment

 Hear – V. 3 – Hear, O Israel

1. John 6:45 – They shall all be taught of God
2. John 5:24 – He who hears my word, has eternal life
3. Revelation 3:20 – Stand at door and knock, he who hears, and opens
4. John 18:37 – Everyone of the truth hears my voice

 Obey – V. 4 – You SHALL love Jehovah

1. Message Bible – V. 3 – “Listen obediently”
2. V. 2 “Keep His statutes”
3. Acts 5:32 – God gives his spirit to those who obey him
4. 2 Thessalonians 1:8 – taking vengeance on those who obey not
5. Hebrews 5:8-9 – eternal salvation to all who obey Him