Deuteronomy 6:5 “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Context: Moses is speaking to Israel before entering the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 6:4 declares the LORD is one, and verse 5 commands Israel to give Him complete devotion. Verses 6-9 explain that His words must remain in their hearts, be taught to their children, and become part of daily life. Breakdown: “Love the LORD thy God” — Biblical love is demonstrated through obedience, not emotion alone. 1 John 5:3: “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.” “With all thine heart” — Your mind, desires, intentions, and thoughts must be directed toward God. Deuteronomy 6:6: “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart.” “With all thy soul” — Your entire life belongs to God. This is complete commitment, not partial devotion. Deuteronomy 10:12: “…to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” “With all thy might” — Give God your strength, effort, ability, and resources. Do not give Him leftovers. Christ confirmed this commandment: Matthew 22:37-38: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.” Precept: Love → Obedience → Service → Teaching. John 14:15: “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Key Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:5 requires total devotion to God. Loving Him means putting His commandments above personal desires, relationships, comfort, pride, and worldly priorities. God does not require part of you. He requires ALL your heart, ALL your soul, and ALL your might.