For Josephus, the essence of God’s law is found in the pursuit of righteousness and virtue, which he views not merely as private moral choices but as the foundational requirements for the survival of a nation. He argues that God is the ultimate governor of the universe who demands justice, self-control, and piety from His people, rewarding those who adhere to these principles with prosperity and protection while allowing calamity to befall those who descend into lawlessness. To Josephus, being virtuous is the highest form of worship because it aligns the human will with the divine order; he suggests that the ritualistic aspects of religion are secondary to a life lived with integrity and a commitment to the common good. By framing the Jewish faith in these terms, he presents God’s Way as a universal standard of excellence where the health of a society is directly proportional to the moral character of its citizens.