Learn Them, Live Them

Learn Them, Live Them

Moses called all Israel together. He said to them, “Attention, Israel. Listen obediently to the rules and regulations I am delivering to your listening ears today. Learn them. Live them.” (Deuteronomy 5:1)

Learning, in its truest sense, is not just the accumulation of knowledge—it is the transformation of behavior. Psychologists remind us that learning has not truly taken place until there is a permanent change in conduct. Moses’ words echo this truth: “Learn them. Live them.” It is not enough to know God’s word; we must also allow it to shape how we live.

Moses gives Israel a simple but profound strategy for learning and living God’s word. The first step is attention. He begins with, “Attention, Israel.” If your mind is scattered, or anxious, you will miss the lesson. Paying attention focuses your heart and prepares it to receive truth.

The second step is listening. Moses says, “Listen obediently.” Listening is more than hearing sounds—it is opening your inner ear to understand and receive. When you listen deeply, both inwardly and outwardly, you catch truths that others overlook. Attention and listening together form the foundation of real learning.

But Moses adds one more vital ingredient: obedience. Listening without obedience produces no fruit. To hear and not do is to deceive yourself. True learning manifests in action. When you obey, the Word takes root and begins to transform you from the inside out.

So the command is clear: Learn God’s Word—and live it out daily.“

Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear!” — James 1:22 (MSG)


Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift)

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