As simple as they are, they are so hard to follow. Despite knowing that our Lord has given us everything, we hold on to what we have out of constant fear of losing it, not trusting Him to continue to provide for us. Even though we know we are to give freely of ourselves, we spend our time and energy on things that do not matter rather than giving of ourselves who need us. And although we know that we are all God's creation, we set ourselves apart from one another, focusing on reasons to resent our differences rather than looking for reconciliation.
However, what I love most about God is that He knows how far we are from achieving His precepts, and yet He tells us to "Rejoice" anyway. "The Lord has removed the judgment against you ...." It is time to rejoice!