Whenever we talk about the topic of obedience, we can expect that there will be many views and opinions.
Because in the first place, obedience is often seen as a limitation of freedom, and that is usually where the contention comes.
But generally speaking, obedience can have two aspects – one is enforced obedience, which comes with punishment if obedience is not adhered to.
The other is rational obedience, where the purpose of obeying a law or rule is clear because it is for personal good as well as for the good of others.
In the 1st reading, Moses reiterated the goodness of the Laws and Commandments that God gave to His people.
And if the people keep these God-given laws and commandment, even other nations will say that no other people is as wise and prudent as the people of God.
But Moses also warned the people: Take care what you do and be on your guard.
Because the human tendency is to disobey and give in to freedom of desires, which is always as expression of selfishness and greed.
Jesus came not to abolish the Law or Commandments; rather He came to fulfill them.
Jesus is the Truth, the Way and the Life.
When we pledge our obedience to God’s Truth and walk the Way of Jesus, then we will have life and life to the full.