Both readings today have the same theme of "follow God and you will be blessed...disobey God and you will have a curse." Is this God's punishment? No, rather the consequences which are self-imposed. Deuteronomy is becoming one of my favorite Old Testament Books because it lays. out basic choices...
"See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse- the blessing if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; the curse if you disobey the commands of the LORD your God and turn from the way that I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known."
The Psalmist also echoes this teaching with..."with those who keep his covenant
and remember to obey his precepts. The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all."
The Psalmist also is in tune with God's blessing and he also lifts up God's grace..."The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. "
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