Freedom Of Obedience
Definition
A unique feature of the Sinai Covenant: unlike other ancient treaties where curses predominate, here blessings come first (Lev. 26; Deut. 28), showing God’s special relation to His people and indicating that grace received through blessings is a more reliable motivation than fear of curses.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Blessings Before Curses
Biblical References
- Hebrews 1:1-2 — *After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created *
- John 5:39 — *You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these same scriptures that testify about me, *
- John 7:38 — *let the one who believes in me drink. Just as the scripture says, ‘From within him will flow rivers of living water.’” *
- Romans 1:2 — *This gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, *
- Luke 24:44 — *Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled.” *
- Nehemiah 8:8 — *They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read. *