Section 1

Deuteronomy 11:26–28 sets before God’s people a simple but profound choice: blessing if they listen to His commands, curse if they turn aside. The text emphasizes responsibility—God knows the outcome, but each person still must choose. This is echoed in the teaching of Jesus, who also called for repentance, acknowledgment, and obedience. To reject Him is to reject the very command of God, and that rejection brings curse not just for this life but for eternity. Listening is the dividing line between walking in blessing or walking in curse.

Section 2

The passage warns strongly against pride, the very sin that brought down Satan. Pride blinds us, whether it is pride in lifestyle, denomination, or personal accomplishments, and it prevents us from hearing God. Israel had twelve tribes, each with its role, but one nation under God. In the same way, the church is called to humility, not arrogance. Scripture makes it clear: “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humility opens the ear to God’s instruction; pride closes it. Anything placed between us and God—whether pleasure, politics, or self—becomes idolatry and blocks blessing.

Section 3

The call is simple: listen, yield, and obey. God does not ask for half-hearted acknowledgment but wholehearted submission. Ignoring His voice or turning away leads to opposition from Him, not fellowship. Yet correction is a blessing to the righteous, for it keeps us walking rightly. To listen is to embrace humility, thank God that He speaks, and follow His commands with faith. Scripture is not a suggestion book; it is the revealed Word of the King. The choice remains: do it God’s way and walk in blessing, or do it our way and walk in curse. Choose life by choosing to listen.