When believers neglect the revealed Word of God, they are likely to turn to silly and unprofitable methods of insight.
Truth can be attested by the supernatural, but so can falsehood.
People sometimes punish to exact judgment for past actions. God disciplines in order to teach and always in the interest of those whom he disciplines.
No amount of human willfulness can overcome God's determined love.
God's commandments not only reflect His holiness, they promote our happiness.
Moses simplifies the whole duty of Israel (and of humanity) by crystalizing the moral law into a single command to love God supremely.