God did not want just memorization or regulated obedience to rules; He wanted the wisdom of these words to be on the peoples’ hearts, to understand who God is.

How were they to keep the ten commandments?  In Deuteronomy 6.7-9:

–          Teach them diligently to your children

–          Talk of them when you sit in your house

–          Talk of them when you walk by the way

–          Talk of them when you lie down

–          Talk of them when you rise

–          Bind them as a sign on your hand

–          Bind them as frontlets between your eyes

–          Write them on the doorposts of your house

–          Write them on your gates

Have the commandments around you ALL the time, because you are easily distracted, tempted, and led off into evil ways.  (Deuteronomy 6.10-15)

Do what is right and good in the eyes of the LORD. Don’t put God to the test, to see how he will react when you disobey. (Deuteronomy 6.16-19)

Be ready to give good reasons and testimonies of the faithfulness of God, including his just and loving commandments. (Deuteronomy 6.20-25)