Deuteronomy 11:26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse.

The Book of Deuteronomy covers a lot of the same stories that have already been told in other Books of the Bible.  However, it is in large part quotes of Moses as he reminds the people of all the things that God has done for them.  Also in great detail Moses goes over the rules to live by and the promises of God to His people.

Moses reminds the people that the promises of God can be both a curse and a blessing.  It’s kind of that way in everything. The thing that brings you your greatest joy can bring you your greatest sorrow.  The area that you are the most talented in can bring about the most good in your life and also the most bad.

The most determined can be the most stubborn and rebellious.  The most gifted speaker can be the best of preachers or the worst of con men. The strongest can be the greatest protector of the weak or the worst oppressor.

God lays down some rules.  If followed, they can bring great blessings.  If not… well not so much. If we choose to live by love and do what is right, ultimately we are a blessing and we will, in turn be blessed.