Deuteronomy 28:1-14 was written about the blessings that will accompany obedience. Verses 15-68 were about the curses that will accompany disobedience. That was 53 verses! Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

Note: we sow one kernel of corn and what do we get? Abundant kernels. Mark 4:28 says, “For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head.” We reap far more than we sow. One act of disobedience can multiply exponentially.

Deuteronomy 28 was written to the children of Israel. God’s principle for us is the same. Verse 1 says, “…if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments…” Joshua 1:8 says about His word, “…you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do…”

Diligence is an inner character quality that operates whether we are seen or whether we are not seen. Observing to do are words calling us to diligence.