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THE COMMANDS OF JESUS CHRIST

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Jesus says that if we love him we will keep his commands (John 14:15).  If we keep his commands, he will give us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-21).  So, what are his commands?

 

 

SALVATION

  • Do God’s will. (Matthew 7:21-23, 12:48-50, 21:28-32)

    • Believe in Jesus Christ. (John 3:14-21,  John 6:28-29)

      • Enter through Jesus (the narrow way).  (Matthew 7:13–14, John 10:1-18, 14:6)

      • Take communion - eat bread & drink grape juice in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice. (Matthew 26:26–27, Luke 22:19-20)

      • Have faith in God. (Mark 11:22)

      • Trust in God and in Jesus. (John 14:1)

    • Repent - turn away from sinful living.  (Matthew 4:17, 11:20-24, 21:28-32, Luke 13:1-5)

      • Get water baptized (Matthew 3:1-15, 28:19, Luke 7:29-30)

  • Forgive everyone so that your sins may be forgiven. (Matthew 6:14-15, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:37)

  • Clothe yourself in righteous acts. (Matthew 22:1-14, Revelations 19:7-8)

  • Remain in Jesus and let his words remain in you. (John 15:1-11)

  • Put Jesus’ words into practice. (Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:46-49, 11:27-28)

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ATTITUDES

  • Have these attitudes (Matthew 5:1-12):

    • Be poor in spirit (humble, contrite, & aware of your need for God). (Matthew 5:3, Luke 6:20)

    • Be mournful (grieved or contrite) over sin. (Matthew 5:4)

    • Be meek (gentle or humble) like a child to enter God’s kingdom. (Matthew 5:5, 18:1-4)

    • Be hungry & thirsty for righteousness. (Matthew 5:6)

    • Be merciful (forgiving). (Matthew 5:7, 9:10-13, 18:21-35, Luke 6:36)

    • Be pure in heart (wanting God without impure motives). (Matthew 5:8)

    • Be a peacemaker. (Matthew 5:9)

    • Be persecuted for righteousness & rejoice if you are persecuted.  (Matthew 5:10)

  • Do not worry (stress) about material needs (food, clothes, etc). (Matthew 6:25-26)

  • Do not worry (stress) about tomorrow. (Matthew 6:34)

  • Do not judge or condemn others. (Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 6:37-38)

  • Do not be a “lukewarm” Christian.  Seek God’s spirit & righteousness. (Revelation 3:14-18)

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AVOIDING SINFUL BEHAVIORS

  • Honor & teach God’s Commands (Matthew 5:17–18, 19:17-19, Mark 10:17-21, Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21)

    • Do not put anything ahead of God your Creator.

    • Do not make or worship idols.

    • Do not take the name of God in vain.

    • Keep the Sabbath (Saturday) holy and as a day of rest.

    • Honor your father and your mother.  (also Matthew 15:4)

    • Do not commit murder.

    • Do not commit adultery.

    • Do not steal.

    • Do not tell lies against anyone.

    • Do not covet other people's possessions.

  • Do not hate, but go to your offender & settle your disputes quickly.  (Matthew 5:21-26, 18:15-17)

  • Do not commit adultery, even in your heart (by lusting). (Matthew 5:27-28)

  • Cut off anything that causes sin in your life. (Matthew 5:29-30, 18:8-9)

  • Do not swear by anything. (Matthew 5:34-37)

  • Do not repay evil for evil. (Turn the other cheek.) (Matthew 5:38-39)

  • Be perfect. (Matthew 5:48)

  • Do not share sacred (holy) things with those who are evil. (Matthew 7:6)

  • Do not blaspheme against the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 12:22-32, Luke 12:10)

  • Do not cause anyone to sin. (Matthew 13:41-42, 18:6-7)

  • Do not practice the following (Matthew 15:18-19, Revelations 22:14-15):

    • sexual immorality (includes fornication, homosexuality, & pornography)

    • theft

    • false testimony

    • slander

    • magic

    • murder

    • idolatry

    • falsehood

  • Do not be a hypocrite. (Matthew 16:6, 23:1-39, Luke 12:1-3)

  • Don’t divorce except for marital unfaithfulness. (Matthew 19:7-9)

  • Don’t hinder children from coming to Jesus. (Matthew 19:13-14)

  • Pay your taxes. (Matthew 22:17–21)

  • Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you. (John 5:14)

 

 

SEEKING GOD

  • Pray to the Father in secret, not to gain praise from people. (Matthew 6:5-7)

  • Fast (abstain from food and/or drink) secretly and not for show. (Matthew 6:16-18)

  • This is how to pray (Matthew 6:9-15):

    • Honor & praise God

    • Pray for his will

    • Pray for your needs

    • Pray for forgiveness

    • Pray for deliverance 

  • Seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness 1st. (Matthew 6:33)

  • Persistently ask God for his gifts and for the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 7:7–11, Luke 11:9-13)

  • Ask the Lord to send out more workers into the world to bring salvation. (Matthew 9:36-38)

  • Be a house of prayer. (Matthew 21:12-13)

  • Pray with faith and do not doubt. Believe that you have received it. (Matthew 21:21–22, Mark 11:22-24)

  • Watch and pray to resist temptation. (Matthew 26:41)

  • Always pray and don’t give up. (Luke 11:5-8,18:1-8)

  • Worship the Father in spirit and in truth. (John 4:21-24)

  • Pray in Jesus’ name. (John14:8-14, 15:7, 16-17)

 

 

 

GIVING

  • Give to the one who asks you.Go the extra mile. (Matthew 5:38–42)

  • Store up treasures in heaven, not on earth. (Matthew 6:19-21)

  • Give to the poor in secret, not to gain praise from people. (Matthew 6:1)

  • Give to or support God’s disciples. (Matthew 10:40-42)

  • Give as much as you can to God.  Tithing is a good start. (Matthew 23:23, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 11:42)

  • Sell your possessions and give to the poor. (Matthew 19:21, Mark 10:21, Luke 12:32-34)

  • Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, comfort those in distress. (Matthew 25:31-46)

  • Give and it will be given to you. (Luke 6:38)

  • Be on your guard against kinds of greed. Make sure you’re rich towards God before storing up for yourself.

      (Luke 12:13-21)

  • Invite the poor instead of those who can pay you back. (Luke 14:12–14)

 

 

 

LOVING

  • Love, pray for, and do good to your enemies. (Matthew 5:43-45, Luke 6:27-36)

  • In everything, do unto others what you would have them do to you.  (Matthew 7:12)

  • The greatest commandments of the Bible (Matthew 22:36-40) are:

    • Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, & strength 

    • Love your neighbour as yourself (also Matthew 19:19)

  • Get over your issue(s), then help your brother. (Matthew 7:3-5)

  • Watch out for false prophets. (Matthew 7:15)

  • Go out of your way to help those in need without being asked, like the Good Samaritan. (Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-31, Luke 10:30-37)

  • Love others as Jesus loves you (lay down your life for others). (John 15:12-13)

  • Don’t forsake you first love. (Revelations 2:4-6)

 

 

 

DISCIPLESHIP & SERVING GOD

  • Leave your life and become a disciple (follow Jesus). (Matthew 4:19, 19:27-30, Mark 10:28-31, Luke 9:57-62, 14:25-33, John 8:12, 21:19-22)

  • Let your light (good works) shine to bring God praise.  (Matthew 5:15-16)

  • Jesus gave his disciples authority and sent them out to witness with these instructions (Matthew 10:1-10, Luke 10:1-12):

    • Go to the Israelites only.  (Matthew 10:5-6)

    • Preach: “the kingdom of heaven is near.”  (Matthew 10:7)

    • Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse diseases, and drive out demons without charge.  (Matthew 10:8)

    • Don’t take any money, but find some worthy person to take care of you.  (Matthew 10:9-10)

    • If they don’t welcome you, warn them and leave. (Matthew 10:14-15)

    • Be wise as snakes but also innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:16)

    • Be on your guard against men who will persecute you. (Matthew 10:17)

    • Don’t worry about what to say (the Holy Spirit will speak through you).  (Matthew 10:19-20)

    • When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. (Matthew 10:22)

    • Don’t greet anyone on the road (don’t get distracted).  (Luke 10:4)

  • Fear God, not man.Proclaim His word. (Matthew 10:26-33, Luke 12:4-9)

  • Deny yourself, take up your cross (die to self), and follow Jesus. (Matthew 10:37-39, 16:21-27, Luke 9:23-27)

  • Come to Jesus, submit to him, & learn from him. (Matthew 11:28-30)

  • If you want to become great in God’s kingdom, become a slave and servant to other. (Matthew 20:25–28)

  • Use what God gives you to gain increase for Him. (Matthew 25:14-30)

  • Do not love honor from men.Do not be called teacher, or father. (Matthew 23:1-12)

  • Stay faithful until death and ready for Christ to come to you. (Matthew 24:42–51, 25:1-30, Luke 12:35-46, Revelations 2:10)

  • The (Matthew 28:19-20):

    • Make disciples (convert people to following Christ).

    • Baptize them.

    • Teach them Christ’s commands.

  • Don’t oppose other believers who are serving God. (Mark 9:38-40)

  • Wash one another’s feet (serve each other).(John 13:14)

 

 

RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT

  • Wait to receive God’s power. (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-5)

  • You must be born again (spiritually born). (John 3:5-8, 1 Corinthians 15:44-50, 1 John 3:9-10)

  • Obey Jesus’ commands in order to receive the Holy Spirit. (John 14:15-15:17,  Revelations 3:1-3)

  • Receive the Holy Spirit. (John 20:22, Matthew 3:11)

 

 

 

 

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