Deuteronomy 6:12

12 But be careful that you don't forget the Lord. Remember that he brought you out of Egypt. That's the land where you were slaves.

Deuteronomy 6:12 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 6:12

Then beware lest thou forget the Lord
To love, fear, and worship him, and keep his commands; creature enjoyments being apt to get possession of the heart, and the affections of it; ( Proverbs 30:9 )

which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of
bondage;
into a land abounding with all the above good things, and therefore under the highest obligations to remember the Lord and his kindnesses, and to serve and glorify him: ( Exodus 20:2 ) .

Deuteronomy 6:12 In-Context

10 The LORD your God will bring you into the land of Canaan. He took an oath. He promised he would give the land to your fathers. He promised it to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The land has large, wealthy cities you didn't build.

11 It has houses that are filled with all kinds of good things you didn't provide. It has wells you didn't dig. And it has vineyards and groves of olive trees you didn't plant. You will have plenty to eat.

12 But be careful that you don't forget the Lord. Remember that he brought you out of Egypt. That's the land where you were slaves.

13 Worship the LORD your God. He is the only one you should serve. When you make promises, take your oaths in his name.

14 Don't follow other gods. Don't worship the gods of the nations that are around you.