So two things, first of all here in the OT the motivation and key to keeping the law is found in Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
Christ confirms this in Matthew 22, and this principle is just as true today in the period of grace as it was from the beginning. Jesus says the same thing another way in John 14:15 If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Our obedience to God our Savior, Sustainer and Provider all hinge on our love for Him. It's something that has to grow.
Secondly, Deuteronomy 6:12 holds another key to having love.
Then take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Right before the 10 commandments are given in Deut. 5:6 God reminds them of who He is and what He has done. God calling the Hebrews to remember how they were delivered out of the slavery of Egypt is absolutely everywhere, and is that not also what we are to do in this age of grace! Focus on the Gospel, and meditate on God's offer of forgiveness when we didn't deserve it. The way we have victory in Christ is to remember Christ's death and resurrection on a daily basis! (Titus 2:11-3:8)
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