Joshua 22:5

Verse Joshua 22:5. But take diligent heed, c.] Let us examine the force of this excellent advice they must ever consider that their prosperity and continued possession of the land depended on their fidelity and obedience to God; to this they must take diligent heed.

Do the commandment] They must pay the strictest regard to every moral precept.

And the law] They must observe all the rites and ceremonies of their holy religion.

Love the Lord your God] Without an affectionate filial attachment to their Maker, duty would be irksome, grievous, and impossible.

Walk in all his ways] They must not only believe and love, but obey: walk not in your own ways, but walk in those which GOD has pointed out.

Keep his commandments] They must love him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and their neighbour as themselves.

Cleave unto him] They must be cemented to him, in a union that should never be dissolved.

Serve him] They must consider him as their Master, having an absolute right to appoint them when, where, how, and in what measure they should do his work.

With all your heart] Having all their affections and passions sanctified and united to him.

And with all your soul.] Giving up their whole life to him, and employing their understanding, judgment, and will, in the contemplation and adoration of his perfections; that their love and obedience might increase in proportion to the cultivation and improvement of their understanding.