Deuteronomy 7
"For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession... The Lord set his affection on you and chose you... because He loves you and kept the oath He swore to your forefathers... He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love.. therefore take care to follow His commands, decrees, and laws... pay attention to them and be careful to follow them.. He will love you and bless you... do not fear, for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God."