Christ4Me
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Leviticus and Deuteronomy were specifically written to and for the chosen nation, Israel and not applicable to Christians.,The Jews were scattered throughout the world since 70 AD. AND they were regathered and brought back to their home since 1948.
The ten commandments were also given to them that they "might" keep them. They didn't. They were the test case for the world and failed. So Christ came and fulfilled the requirements of the Law for us and gave us Grace. We are under Grace and live with and practice abiding by the Law of Love now: Love God and love one another. All the laws fall under these two!
The Ten Commandments stand as a pillar of righteousness that we have all failed to keep. It shows us what sin is and therefore remains for all unbelievers to be judged with - unless they seek the Lord for forgiveness.
Seeing how Jesus even confirmed that the Jews were keeping those commandments to obtain eternal life by is why are no longer under the Old Covenant but the New Covenant because we are saved for having come to & believed in Jesus Christ apart from the requirement of the law under the Old Covenant.
Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
So we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.... 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
So as you have shared, the two greatest commandments for abiding in Him is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ & love one another.
1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.....
22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.