A listing of the blessings to be poured out on obedience is given. The nation would rise "higher and higher" if they would but follow God's prescribed commands. However, were they to refuse obedience and choose to disregard the laws given by God, they would be punished until they perished from off the face of the earth.
Moses begins to conclude his farewell speech by reminding the nation of all that has transpired in the forty years since leaving Egypt. Throughout that time, the nation has not gone hungry, has not lacked for clothing, and has not suffered the normal losses associated with a prolonged journey. Indeed, God HAS been good to the nation; He would continue to do so as the nation humbly and obediently yielded to His appointed leadership.
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