In Deuteronomy, God has already explained to the Israelites His blessings and curses as based on their obedience. He's also told Joshua to be strong and courageous in leading the Israelites, in following His commands.
These verses are a more general appeal to the Israelites to follow Him for His blessings, but also for His righteousness. "Circumcise your hearts" God says, "cut off all unrighteousness from within you." Why? Because He is God, mighty and awesome, and He had a promise for the Israelites and a plan to make them prosper that could only be fulfilled through righteousness.
The fact of the matter is that those who obey God's word will live in the fullness of His promise. And if His word says to believe and follow Christ, then what should we do? And if we do that, then shouldn't we be certain that no evil meant to befall us can or shall befall us?
Shouldn't we remember who our awesome and mighty God is?
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