13 Obey the Lord's commands and rules. I'm giving them to you today for your own good.
14 The heavens belong to the Lord your God. Even the highest heavens belong to him. He owns the earth and everything in it.
15 But the Lord loved your people very much long ago. You are their children. And he chose you above all of the other nations. His love and his promise remain with you to this very day.
16 So don't let your hearts be stubborn anymore. Obey the Lord.
17 The Lord your God is the greatest God of all. He is the greatest Lord of all. He is the great God. He is mighty and wonderful. He treats everyone the same. He doesn't accept any money from those who want special favors.
18 He stands up for widows and for children whose fathers have died. He loves outsiders. He gives them food and clothes.
19 So you also must love outsiders. Remember that you yourselves were outsiders in Egypt.