This study was written by the English Puritan pastor and author Thomas Watson. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and do His commandments and His statutes, which I command thee this day. Obedience to His revealed will. It is not enough to hear God's voice, but we must obey. Obedience is a part of the honour we owe to God.
Obedience carries in it the life-blood of religion.
Obedience without knowledge is blind, and knowledge without obedience is lame. God disclaims sacrifice, if obedience be wanting. I spake not unto our fathers concerning burnt-offerings, but this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice. The end why God has given us His laws, is obedience. The written word.