to shield them from the powerful rays of the unpleasant truths that confront them—such as the existence of a holy God to whom humans are accountable (see the discussion on 8:18–20). That way they can live with some comfort by not being exposed to uncomfortable truths. Schaeffer says our job is to “take the roof off.” Verse 3 presents the need to be careful to obey the laws and the blessings that accrue from such obedience: “Hear therefore, O Israel, and be careful to do them, that it may go well