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If I follow all of God’s laws, will I live longer?


These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.  Deuteronomy 6:1-2
            To a certain degree, yes.  Following God’s laws builds a positive relationship with God so he won’t get mad at you and have to discipline you.  It creates a positive relationship with others, reducing stress and not creating opportunities for others to take revenge on you.  Plus, God’s laws build positive, healthy habits from cleaning to eating which help you physically.
            However, there’s no guarantee and God fearing people die all the time.  Following God’s laws increases your odds of living a better and longer life.