Afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the book of the law.
It is important for God’s people to declare their allegiance to His revealed will publicly among the unbelievers with whom we live (cf. Acts 1:8). This helps them understand why we live as we do, and it brings glory to God when His people then proceed to live upright lives and demonstrate His supernatural power (cf. Matthew 5:16).