Long-Term Faithfulness Over Short-Term Compliance in Deuteronomy In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses repeatedly emphasizes that the goal of Israel’s relationship with God extends beyond mere short-term compliance with commands. Instead, he stresses long-term faithfulness—lifelong commitment, wholehearted devotion, and covenantal fidelity across generations. This focus reflects a vision of the … Continue reading Why does Moses stress long-term faithfulness over short-term compliance?