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Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20), Source Book Keys, SINAI2

DEUTERONOMY | 30:19 life — DEUT1634 If we are creatures of the Almighty, we ...

DEUT1634 If we are creatures of the Almighty, we are also His servants, created to do His bidding. Perhaps we are not ready to choose wisely and prudently if offered a choice, to prepare well [i.e., for the world-to-come--AJL] in this ante-chamber. We are still obliged to, as His servants. He directs us to do what is ultimately best for us. "Choose life" [this verse]. He commands us: choose a way of life in this world that will let you live in the Hereafter. Every moment of life that we are granted is a free, unearned gift. It is too precious to waste through foolish or evil choice. Nor can we argue later or plead for extra time, another chance. When the summons comes to depart this life, we cannot claim that it is premature or untimely. It is our royal duty to be at the ready.

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