Deuteronomy 4:2 Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:2

2: Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you from the LORD your God. Just obey them.

Carefully obey all the commands I give you. Do not add to them or subtract from them.

And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the prophetic words of this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
And if anyone removes any of the words of this prophetic book, God will remove that person's share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.

Be strong and very courageous. Obey all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from them, and you will be successful in everything you do.

Dear brothers and sisters, here's an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or amend an irrevocable agreement, so it is in this case.

I assure you, until heaven and earth disappear, even the smallest detail of God's law will remain until its purpose is achieved.

One day some Pharisees and teachers of religious law arrived from Jerusalem to confront Jesus.
They noticed that some of Jesus' disciples failed to follow the usual Jewish ritual of hand washing before eating.
(The Jews, especially the Pharisees, do not eat until they have poured water over their cupped hands, as required by their ancient traditions.
Similarly, they eat nothing bought from the market unless they have immersed their hands in water. This is but one of many traditions they have clung to--such as their ceremony of washing cups, pitchers, and kettles. )
So the Pharisees and teachers of religious law asked him, "Why don't your disciples follow our age-old customs? For they eat without first performing the hand-washing ceremony."

Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person.

"Why do your disciples disobey our age-old traditions?" they demanded. "They ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat."
Jesus replied, "And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God?
For instance, God says, 'Honor your father and mother,' and 'Anyone who speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.'
But you say, 'You don't need to honor your parents by caring for their needs if you give the money to God instead.'
And so, by your own tradition, you nullify the direct commandment of God.

"You have heard that the law of Moses says, 'Love your neighbor' and hate your enemy.

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