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Believer's Worldview - Curtis Smale
Thursday May 17, 2007
This is a list of the things God said in the Bible that He wants believers in Jesus to do. He wants us to do these things ***IN THE POWER OF CHRIST THAT LIVES WITHIN US***, THESE THINGS ARE GOD'S WILL, AND THEY PUT INTO WORDS HOW GOD WANTS YOU TO LIVE. Here is a list of basically all of the commands of God in the New Testament. God will show you personally, by His Spirit to your spirit, how each of these may apply to you. Please study these words of God to know His will for your life. If you want the loving presence of Jesus in your life, first believe in Him, and then start trusting and obeying what He says, doing the things He commands, and living the way He says to live. This is NOT "legalism," this is just a list of things that we know God wants us to do. "Legalism" is trying to get saved or get holy by obeying rules. Legalism is spiritually deadly false doctrine. This list is made up of things that God, who has saved believers in Jesus and made us holy in Him, wants us to do. God has promised that if we OBEY His commands to BELIEVE IN JESUS and LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY that He WILL manifest Himself to us and BLESS us. We will be in fellowship with Him. Here's a list of things God wills that we do in the power of Christ, in love, in connection to Him and prayer to Him and trusting Him, by His grace and love and Spirit, in order to enjoy ~fellowship~ with God and to have a life built on the Solid Rock. *** Very Important: You do NOT have to obey even one of these commands to be forgiven of all your sins and to be guaranteed a place in Heaven--the only command you must obey to get into Heaven is to believe in (trust) Jesus the Christ as your Savior. Jesus is the God-man Who died on the cross for your sins, was buried, and rose again from death to life on the third day...
~Blessed (happy) are they that do His commandments~
There are 1,050 commands in the New Testament for believers to obey.
There are about 800 basic commands.
If obeyed, they will bring rich rewards here and forever.
If disobeyed, they may bring punishment on Earth and loss of rewards in Heaven.
Seven "Abstains"—Abstain From: 1. Idols (Acts 15:20) #2. Fornication (Acts 15:20,29; 1 Thes. 4:2-3) 3. Strangled meats (Acts 15:20) 4. Eating blood (Acts 15:20) 5. Meats offered to idols (Acts 15:29) 6. All appearance of evil (1 Thes. 5:22) 7. Fleshly lusts (1 Peter 2:11)
Seven things to avoid: #1. Teachers of false doctrine (Romans 16:17) #2. Profane and vain babblings (1 Tim. 6:20)#3. False science (1 Tim. 6:20) #4. Foolish and ignorant disputes (2 Tim. 2:23) #5. Foolish contentions (Titus 3:9) 6. Genealogies (Titus 3:9) 7. Arguments about the law (Titus 3:9)
Three "Asks": 1. Ask and ye shall receive (Matthew 7:7) 2. Ask no return of goods (Luke 6:30) 3. Pray for sinning brothers (1 John 5:16)
Two things to awaken to: 1. Awaken to righteousness (1 Cor. 15:34) 2. Awaken to life (Ephes. 5:14)
Seventy-four "Be's": 1. Be exceedingly glad because you have a great reward for being persecuted (Matthew 5:12) #2. Be reconciled to a brother (Matthew 5:24)3. Be perfect (Matthew 5:48; 2 Cor. 13:11) #4. Be wise as serpents (Matthew 10:16) #5. Be harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)6. #Be ready for Christ's coming (Matthew 24:44; Luke 12:40) #7. Be content with your wages (Luke 3:14) 8. Be as merciful as God (Luke 6:36) 9. Be like faithful servants (Luke 12:36) #10. Be thankful (Col. 3:15) #11. Be at peace among selves (1 Thes. 5:13)#12. Be patient toward all people (1 Thes. 5:14; 2 Tim. 2:24) 13. Be no partaker of sin (1 Tim. 5:22) 14. Be sober and hope (1 Peter 1:13) 15. Be sober and pray (1 Peter 4:7) 16. Older men: sober, grave (reverent), temperate, sound in faith, charity, and patience, Titus 2:2) 17. Women: be sober, love husbands and children (young women, Titus 2:4) 18. Young men: be sober-minded, Titus 2:6)19. Older women: be in behavior as becoming to saints , Titus 2:3) 20. Young women: be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient, Titus 2:5) 21. Be ready to give an answer of the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15) 22. Be of good cheer (John 16:33) 23. Be baptized--Jews (Acts 2:38) 24. Be converted (Acts 3:19) 25. Be transformed (Romans 12:2) 26. Be kind of brotherly love one to another (Romans 12:10; Ephes. 4:32) 27. Be fervent in spirit (Romans 12:11) 28. Be patient when in trouble (Romans 12:12) 29. Be given to hospitality (Romans 12:13)30. Be afraid, if lawless (Romans 13:4) 31. Don't be an idolater (1 Cor. 10:7) 32. Be followers of Paul as he followed Christ (1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17) 33. Be followers of God (Ephes. 5:1)34. Be followers of the faithful and patient (Hebrews 6:12) 35. Be children in malice (1 Cor. 14:20) 36. Be men in understanding (1 Cor. 14:20)37. Be steadfast (1 Cor. 15:58) 38. Be unmoveable (1 Cor. 15:58) 39. Be always abounding in God's work (1 Cor. 15:58) 40. Be strong in the Lord (1 Cor. 16:13; Ephes. 6:10; 2 Tim. 2:1) 41. Be of good comfort (2 Cor. 13:11) 42. Be of one mind (Romans 12:16; 2 Cor. 13:11; Phil. 2:2; 1 Peter 3:8) 43. Be separate from the unclean (2 Cor. 6:17) 44. Be renewed in spirit (Ephes. 4:23) 45. Be angry and sin not (Ephes. 4:26) 46. Be tenderhearted one to another (Ephes. 4:32) 47. Be filled with the Spirit (Ephes. 5:18) 48. Be likeminded (Phil. 2:2)49. Be one of accord (Phil. 2:2) 50. Be anxious for nothing (Phil. 4:6) 51. Be an example to believers in word, conversation, charity, spirit, faith, and purity (1 Tim. 4:12) 52. Be a partaker of Christian sufferings (2 Tim. 1:8; cp. 1 Peter 4:1) 53. Be gentle to all people (2 Tim. 2:24)54. Be apt to teach (2 Tim. 2:24)55. Be instant in season, out of season (2 Tim. 4:2) 56. Be careful to maintain good works (Titus 3:8,14; cp. Matthew 5:16) 57. Be content with what you have (Hebrews 13:5) 58. Be doers of the Word (James 1:22) 59. Be afflicted and mourn (James 4:9) 60. Be patient till Christ comes (James 5:7-8)61. Be holy in conversation (behavior) (1 Peter 1:15-16) 62. Be compassionate (1 Peter 3:8) 63. Be courteous (1 Peter 3:8) 64. Be examples of the flock of God, not lord over it (1 Peter 5:3) 65. Be subject one to another (1 Peter 5:5)66. Be clothed with humility (1 Peter 5:5) 67. Be sober (1 Peter 5:8)68. Be vigilant (1 Peter 5:8) 69. Be mindful of prophecies and commandments (2 Peter 3:2) 70. Be diligent to be found in peace (2 Peter 3:14) 71. Be diligent to be without spot, and blameless (2 Peter 3:14) 72. Be faithful to death (Rev. 2:10) 73. Be watchful, strengthen self (Rev. 3:2) 74. Be zealous and repent (Rev. 3:19)
Thirty "Be Not's": 1. Be not like the hypocrites in prayer (Matthew 6:5) 2. Be not like the heathen in prayer (Matthew 6:8) 3. Be not as hypocrites in fasting (Matthew 6:16) 4. Be not called "Rabbi" (Matthew 23:8) 5. Be not called "Master" (Matthew 23:9) 6. Be not afraid of man (Luke 12:4) 7. Be not of doubtful mind (Luke 12:29) 8. Be not many teachers (James 3:1) 9. Be not afraid or troubled by threats threats (1 Peter 3:14) 10. Be not troubled (1 Peter 3:14) 11. Be not ignorant of time with God (2 Peter 3:8; cp. Isaiah 57:15) 12. Be not deceived: unbelievers will not inherit the kingdom (1 Cor. 6:9-10) 13. Be not conformed to world (Romans 12:2) #14. Be not slothful in business (Romans 12:11) 15. Be not conceited (Romans 12:16) 16. Be not overcome by evil (Romans 12:21)17. Be not mere servants of men (1 Cor. 7:23) 18. Be not children in understanding (1 Cor. 14:20) 19. Be not deceived by evil companions (1 Cor. 15:33) 20. Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers (2 Cor. 6:14-15) 21. Be not entangled again with keeping the law (Galatians 5:1. See Eighty-five Old and New Covenant Contrasts) 22. Be not deceived: man will reap what he sows (Galatians 6:7-8) 23. Be not partakers with sinners (Ephes. 5:7) 24. Be not unwise about God's will (Ephes. 5:17) 25. Be not drunk with wine (Ephes. 5:18) 26. Be not weary in well doing (2 Thes. 3:13)27. Be not ashamed of God (2 Tim. 1:8) 28. Be not slothful (Hebrews 6:12) 29. Be not forgetful of strangers (Hebrews 13:2) 30. Be not carried about with different strange doctrines (Hebrews 13:9)
Four things to believe: #1. The gospel (Mark 1:15) 2. God's existence (Hebrews 11:6) #3. On Jesus Christ (1 John 3:23) 4. God rewards diligent seeking (Hebrews 11:6).
One thing not to believe: 1. Believe not every spirit (1 John 4:1).
Fourteen "Beware's": #1. Beware of false prophets (Matthew 7:15)2. Beware of unbelieving religious men (Matthew 10:17) 3. Beware of leaven (doctrine) of Pharisees (Matthew 16:6-12) 4. Beware of leaven (doctrine) of Herod (Mark 8:15) 5. Beware of hypocrisy (Luke 12:1) 6. Beware of covetousness (Luke 12:15) 7. Beware of scribes (Mark 12:38; Luke 20:46) 8. Beware of lest you despise God and perish (Acts 13:40-41) 9. Beware of dogs (false teachers, Phil. 3:2; Isaiah 56:10) 10. Beware of evil workers (Phil. 3:2)11. Beware of "the circumcision" (Jews, Phil. 3:2)12. Beware of being spoiled through philosophy (Col. 2:8) 13. Beware of being spoiled through vain deceit (Col. 2:8) 14. Beware of falling from steadfastness and being led away with the error of the wicked (2 Peter 3:17)
Two classes to bless: 1. Those who curse you (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28) 2. Persecutors (Romans 12:14)
Three things to cast out or away: 1. The beam out of own eyes (Matthew 7:5; Luke 6:42) 2. Devils (Matthew 10:8) 3. All your cares upon God (1 Peter 5:7)
One thing not to cast away: Your confidence in God (Hebrews 10:35)
Five things to charge: 1. Men to be blameless (1 Tim. 5:7) 2. The rich to be humble (1 Tim. 6:17) 3. The rich to trust in God (1 Tim. 6:17) 4. The rich to do good works (1 Tim. 6:18) 5. The rich to lay hold on eternal life (1 Tim. 6:19)
Two classes to comfort: 1. One another—fellow Christians (1 Thes. 4:18; 1 Thes. 5:11) 2. The feeble-minded (1 Thes. 5:14)
Five things to consider: 1. The ravens (Luke 12:24) 2. The lilies (Luke 12:27-28) 3. Truth (2 Tim. 2:7) 4. That you are capable of being tempted(Galatians 6:1) 5. Christ (Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 12:3)
Three things to continue in: 1. Love (John 15:9) 2. Prayer (Romans 12:12; Col. 4:2) 3. Truth (2 Tim. 3:14)
Two things to covet: 1. The best gifts (1 Cor. 12:31) 2. To prophesy (1 Cor. 14:39); cp. things not to covet (Exodus 20:17; Deut. 5:21)
Ten "Do's": 1. Do good to those who hate you (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27) 2. Do to others what you want them to do to you (Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31) 3. Do not intimidate or accuse falsely (Soldiers and probably also police) (Luke 3:14) 4. Do good (Luke 6:35; Romans 13:3) 5. Do this (put God first) and live (Luke 10:28) 6. Do all to God's glory (1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17,23) 7. Do all things without murmuring and disputing (Phil. 2:14) 8. Do those things which were seen and heard in me (Paul, Phil. 4:9) 9. Do your own business (1 Thes. 4:11) 10. Do the work of an evangelist (2 Tim. 4:5)
Ten "Do Not's": 1. Do not do charitable deeds to be seen by people (Matthew 6:1) 2. Do not "sound a trumpet" (do not call attention to yourself) when giving alms )financial help) to the poor (Matthew 6:2) 3. Do not do the works of the Pharisees (Matthew 23:3-33) 4. Do not love in word only, but show your love by your actions (1 John 3:18) 5. Do not listen to fables (1 Tim. 1:4) 6. Do not listen to genealogies (1 Tim. 1:4)7. Do not err (James 1:16) 8. Do not commit adultery (James 2:11) 9. Do not commit murder (James 2:11) 10. Do not fashion self according to former lusts (1 Peter 1:14)
Two things to endure: 1. Hardship (2 Tim. 2:3) 2. Sufferings (2 Tim. 4:5)
Whom to fear: God (Matthew 10:28; Luke 12:5; 1 Peter 2:17; Rev. 14:7)
Three things not to fear: 1. Man (Matthew 10:28; Luke 12:5) 2. Persecutors (Matthew 10:26) 3. Lack of provision (Matthew 10:31; Mark 6:8-9; Luke 12:7)
Five things to feed: 1. Enemies (Romans 12:20) 2. "Lambs" (John 21:15) 3. "Sheep" (John 21:16,17) 4. "Flock" of God (1 Peter 5:2) 5. The church (Acts 20:28)
Four things to flee from: 1. Fornication (1 Cor. 6:18) 2. Idolatry (1 Cor. 10:14) 3. Hurtful lusts--greed for money (1 Tim. 6:9-11) 4. Youthful lusts (2 Tim. 2:22)
Ten things to follow: 1. Christ (Matthew 4:19; Matthew 8:22; Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 9:23; John 21:19) 2. Love (1 Cor. 14:1; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22)3. Good (1 Thes. 5:15; 3 John 1:11) 4. Righteousness (1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22) 5. Godliness (1 Tim. 6:11)6. Faith (1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22) 7. Patience (1 Tim. 6:11) 8. Meekness (1 Tim. 6:11) 9. Peace (2 Tim. 2:22; Hebrews 12:14) 10. Holiness (Hebrews 12:14)
Seven things about giving: 1. Commanded: give (Luke 6:38)
2. Whom to give to: 1. Him (or her) who asks (Matthew 5:42; Luke 6:30) 2. Needy saints (Romans 12:13) 3. God (Col. 3:17; Rev. 14:7)
3. Whom not to give to: (1) Give not holy things to rebels (Matthew 7:6) (2) Give no place to Satan (Ephes. 4:27)
4. What to give: (1) Holy things (Matthew 7:6; Matthew 10:8)(2) Give thanks (Ephes. 5:20; Phil. 4:6; Col. 3:17; 1 Thes. 5:18) (3) Give time to reading, exhortation, and doctrine (1 Tim. 4:13) (4) Give yourself wholly (1 Tim. 4:15) (5) Give glory to God (Rev. 14:7)
5. What not to give: (1) Give no offense (1 Cor. 10:32) (2) Give no heed to fables and commandments of mere human beings (Titus 1:14)
6. How to give: (1) Freely (Matthew 10:8; 2 Cor. 9:6) (2) Good measure (Luke 6:38) (3) As God has prospered you (1 Cor. 16:2) (4) Willingly (2 Cor. 8:12) (5) With purpose (2 Cor. 9:7) (6) Cheerfully (2 Cor. 9:7)
7. Blessings promised for giving: (1) Returns on the basis of giving (Luke 6:38; 2 Cor. 9:6) (2) Reward (Matthew 10:42) (3) All grace abounding (2 Cor. 9:8) (4) All sufficiency (2 Cor. 9:8) (5) Eternal righteousness (2 Cor. 9:9) (6) Increased fruits (2 Cor. 9:10) (7) Enrichment in all things (2 Cor. 9:11)
Five "Go's": 1. Go two miles (Matthew 5:41) 2. Go teach (Matthew 28:19-20) 3. Go preach (Mark 16:15) 4. Go not from house to house (Luke 10:7) 5. Go and do likewise (Luke 10:37)
Seven "Have's": 1. Have faith (Mark 11:22; Romans 14:22-23)2. Have no fellowship with darkness (Ephes. 5:11) #3. Have no respect of persons (1 Tim. 5:21; James 2:1-10) 4. Have honest conversation (1 Peter 2:12) 5. Have compassion (1 Peter 3:8; Jude 1:22)6. Have a good conscience (1 Peter 3:16) 7. Have fervent love (1 Peter 4:8)
Fourteen "Hold's": 1. Hold out the Word of Life (Phil. 2:16) 2. Hold fast to the good (1 Thes. 5:21) 3. Hold the mystery of faith (1 Tim. 1:19; 1 Tim. 3:9) 4. Hold faith (1 Tim. 1:19) 5. Hold a good conscience (1 Tim. 1:19) 6. Hold fast sound doctrine (2 Tim. 1:13) 7. Hold fast till Christ comes (Rev. 2:25) 8. Hold fast what you have (Rev. 3:11) 9. Hold your crown (Rev. 3:11) 10. Hold reputation of ministers (Phil. 2:29)11. Hold eternal life (1 Tim. 6:12,19) 12. Hold sure hope (absolute confidence) (Hebrews 6:18) 13. Hold confidence (Hebrews 3:6,14)14. Hold what is heard and received (Rev. 3:3)
Six classes to honor: 1. Fathers (Luke 18:20; Ephes. 6:2) 2. Mothers (Matthew 19:19; Mark 10:19) 3. Others (Romans 12:10) 4. Widows indeed (1 Tim. 5:3) 5. All people (1 Peter 2:17) 6. Kings—rulers (1 Peter 2:17)
Seven things to keep (or not keep): 1. Keep commandments (Matthew 19:17; John 14:15) 2. Do not keep company with Christians who are sexually immoral, covetous, idol-worshipers, revilers, drunkards, or extortioners of 1 Cor. 5:11 3. Keep yourself pure (1 Tim. 5:22) 4. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight. (1 Tim. 6:14) 5. Keep the good entrusted you (2 Tim. 1:14)6. Keep yourself from idols (1 John 5:21) 7. Keep yourself in God's love (Jude 1:21)
Six things to lay aside: 1. Wickedness (James 1:21) 2. All malice (1 Peter 2:1) 3. All guile (1 Peter 2:1) 4. All hypocrisies (1 Peter 2:1) 5. All envies (1 Peter 2:1) 6. All evil speakings (1 Peter 2:1)
One Hundred "Let's": 1. Let your light shine (Matthew 5:16; Luke 12:35). 2. Let your answers be "yes" or "no"(Matthew 5:37; James 5:12). 3. Let your enemy have your cloak (Matthew 5:40; Luke 6:29). 4. Leave blind leaders alone (Matthew 15:14). 5.. Let everyone deny themselves (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). 6. Let him take up cross (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 9:23). 7. Let him hear (Mark 4:23; Luke 14:35). 8. Let him share with the needy (Luke 3:11). 9. Be ready (Luke 12:35). 10. Let everyone take your purse and script (Luke 22:36). 11. Let him sell his garment, buy sword (Luke 22:36). 12. Let your love be genuine (Romans 12:9). 13. Let everyone obey the civil laws (Romans 13:1). 14. Let everyone choose his own Sabbath day (Romans 14:5-7; Col. 2:14-17). 15. Let everyone take heed how he builds upon Christ (1 Cor. 3:10). 16. Let no man deceive himself (1 Cor. 3:18). 17. Let every man have his own wife (1 Cor. 7:2). 18. Let every woman her own husband (1 Cor. 7:2). 19. Husband's and wife's bodies are for each other alone (1 Cor. 7:4-5). 20. Let them who cannot restrain marry (1 Cor. 7:9). 21. Let husbands and wives remain unmarried if they separate or, be reconciled (1 Cor. 7:11). 22. Let the unbelieving ones depart who refuse to remain (1 Cor. 7:15). 23. Let every man abide in his calling (1 Cor. 7:17-24). 24. Let no one seek to erase circumcision (1 Cor. 7:18). 25. Let no one be circumcised (as a religious rite), 1 Cor. 7:18. 26. Let a father give his daughter in marriage if she desires it (1 Cor. 7:36-38). 27. Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall (1 Cor. 10:12). 28. Let no man seek wealth selfishly (1 Cor. 10:24). 29. Let the woman cut her hair if her head is uncovered (1 Cor. 11:6). 30. Let the woman wear a covering if cutting and shaving the hair be a shame (1 Cor. 11:6). 31. Let everyone examine self when taking the Lord's Supper (1 Cor. 11:28). 32. Let the hungry eat at home, not at the Lord's Supper (1 Cor. 11:34). 33. Let the speaker in tongues pray for the interpretation (1 Cor. 14:13). 34. Let all things be done to build up others (1 Cor. 14:26). 35. Let no more than three messages in tongues be given in one service (1 Cor. 14:27). 36. Let one interpret (1 Cor.. 14:27). 37. Let the mind of Christ be in you (Phil. 2:5). 38. Let your moderation be known (Phil. 4:5). 39. Let your requests be known to God (Phil.. 4:6). 40. Let no one judge you with regard to meats, drinks, holy days, new moons, and sabbath days (Col. 2:14-17; Romans 14:5-7). 41. Let no one rob you of your reward by some vain religion (Col. 2:18). 42. Let peace rule the heart (Col. 3:15). 43. Let the Word dwell in you (Col. 3:16). 44. Let your speech be with grace (Col. 4:6). 45. Let no one deceive you about the day of Christ being at hand (2 Thes. 2:3). 46. Let no one despise young people (1 Tim. 4:12). 47. Let the speaker in tongues keep silent in church speaking to himself and God if no interpreter present (1 Cor. 14:28). 48. Let the prophets speak two or three messages and let others judge (1 Cor. 14:29). 49. Let times be shared in revelation (1 Cor. 14:30). 50. Let women learn quietly in church or at home (1 Cor. 14:34-35; 1 Tim. 2:11). 51. Let everyone acknowledge regulation of spiritual gifts to be commandments of God (1 Cor. 14:37). 52. Let rebels to truth remain ignorant (1 Cor. 14:38). 53. Let all things be done in decent order (1 Cor. 16:2). 54. Let everyone give as God prospers (1 Cor. 16:2). 55. Let all things be done in love (1 Cor. 16:14). 56. Let everyone give cheerfully (2 Cor. 9:7). 57. Let rebels to truth be accursed (1 Cor. 16:22; Galatians 1:8-9). 58. Let everyone prove their own work (Galatians 6:4). 59. Let those taught support the teacher (Galatians 6:6). 60. Let the thief steal no more (Ephes. 4:28). 61. Let the thief labor instead of stealing to have to give to others (Ephes. 4:28). 62. Let no corrupt conversation come from your mouth (Ephes. 4:29). 63. Let bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, and malice be put away (Ephes. 4:31). 64. Let no man deceive you with worthless words (Ephes. 5:6) 65. Let the wives be subject to their husbands (Ephes. 5:22,24; Col. 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1-6). 66. Let the husbands love their wives (Ephes. 5:25,28,33; Col. 3:19; 1 Peter 3:7). 67. Let the wives respect their husbands (Ephes. 5:33). 68. Let your behavior be worthy of the gospel (Phil. 1:27). 69. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory (Phil. 2:3). 70. Let each esteem other better than himself (Phil. 2:3). 71. Let worthy elders be paid double (1 Tim. 5:17). 72. Let servants honor their masters (1 Tim. 6:1). 73. Let masters respect their servants (1 Tim. 6:2). 74. Let every Christian depart from sin and evil (2 Tim. 2:19). 75. Let no man despise you (Titus 2:15). 76. Let brotherly love continue (Hebrews 13:1). 77. Let your conduct be without covetousness (Hebrews 13:5). 78. Let patience work perfectly (James 1:4). 79. Let one who lacks wisdom ask for it (James 1:5). 80. Let him ask in faith (James 1:6). 81. Let the exalted rejoice (James 1:9). 82. Let the humble rejoice (James 1:10). 83. Let no man accuse God of tempting him (James 1:13). 84. Let everyone be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath (James 1:19). 85. Let the wise demonstrate wisdom and knowledge (James 3:13). 86. Let happily sinning people become remorseful (James 4:9). 87. Let the afflicted pray (James 5:13). 88. Let the merry sing psalms (James 5:13). 89. Let the sick call elders (James 5:14). 90. Let elders pray for sick, anointing with oil (James 5:14-15; cp. Mark 6:13). 91. Let your adorning be more inward than outward (1 Peter 3:3-4; 1 Tim. 2:9-10). 92. Let everyone stop his tongue from speaking evil, and his lips from speaking deceit (1 Peter 3:10). 93. Let everyone shun evil, do good, seek peace and pursue it (1 Peter 3:11). 94. Let ministers speak for God (1 Peter 4:11). 95. Let no one suffer as a murderer, thief, evil doer, or busybody (1 Peter 4:15). 96. Let no one be ashamed to suffer as a Christian, but be thankful (1 Peter 4:16). 97. Let Christians who suffer commit their souls to God (1 Peter 4:19). 98. Let eternal life abide in you (1 John 2:24-25). 99. Let no man deceive you about being righteous (1 John 3:7). 100. Let him who has an ear, hear (Rev. 2:7,11,17,29; Rev. 3:6,13,22).
Twelve "Let Not's": 1. Let not your left hand know what the right hand does (Give money to charity and church in secret) (Matthew 6:3). 2. Let not man separate those who are married (Matthew 19:6). 3. Let not good be spoken of as evil(Romans 14:16). 4. Let not sin reign in the body (Romans 6:12). 5. Let him who eats not despise him that does not (Romans 14:3). 6. Let not him who eats not judge him that does (Romans 14:3). 7. Let not the wife depart from her husband (1 Cor. 7:10). 8. Let not the husband put away his wife (1 Cor. 7:11). 9. Let the Christian not put away the unsaved companion who wishes to remain (1 Cor. 7:12,13). 10. Let not the sun go down on wrath (Ephes. 4:26). 11. Let not fornication, uncleanness, covetousness, filthiness, foolish talking, and jesting be mentioned among you as is fitting for saints (Ephes. 5:3-4). 12. Let no unworthy widows be supported by the church (1 Tim. 5:9-16).
Forty-two "Let us's": 1. Let us walk honestly (Romans 13:12). 2. Let us cast off works of darkness (Romans 13:12). 3. Let us put on armor of light (Romans 13:12). 4. Let us follow things of peace (Romans 14:9). 5. Let us follow things that build us up (Romans 14:19). 6. Let us please our neighbor for his good (Romans 15:2-3). 7. Let us be sincere (1 Cor. 5:8). 8. Let us not commit fornication (1 Cor. 10:2-3). 9. Let us not tempt Christ (1 Cor. 10:9). 10. Let us not murmur (1 Cor. 10:10). 11. Let us cleanse ourselves from the filthiness of body and spirit (2 Cor. 7:1). 12. Let us perfect holiness (2 Cor. 7:1). 13. Let us walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). 14. Let us not desire vain glory (Galatians 5:26). 15. Let us not provoke one another (Galatians 5:26). 16. Let us not envy one another (Galatians 5:26). 17. Let us not be weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9). 18. Let us do good to all people (Galatians 6:10). 19. Let us do good especially to fellow Christians (Galatians 6:10). 20. Let us who are mature press forward toward the mark (Phil. 3:14-15) 21. Let us walk by the same rule (Phil. 3:16). 22. Let us mind the same thing (Phil. 3:16). 23. Let us not sleep spiritually (1 Thes. 5:6). 24. Let us watch and be sober (1 Thes. 5:6,8). 25. Let us be content with food and clothing (1 Tim. 6:8). 26. Let us enter His rest (Hebrews 4:1-2). 27. Let us be sure we have entered His rest (Hebrews 4:11). 28. Let us hold fast to our profession (Hebrews 10:23). 29. Let us come boldly to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 10:19-23). 30. Let us go on to perfection (Hebrews 6:1). 31. Let us draw near to God (Hebrews 10:22). 32. Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works (Hebrews 10:24). 33. Let us not forsake assembling together (Hebrews 10:25). 34. Let us exhort one another (Hebrews 10:25). 35. Let us lay aside every weight (Hebrews 12:1). 36. Let us lay aside every sin that might ensnare us (Hebrews 12:1). 37. Let us run the spiritual race with patience (Hebrews 12:1). 38. Let us look to Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). 39. Let us have grace to serve God (Hebrews 12:28). 40. Let us bear reproach because of Christ (Hebrews 13:13). 41. Let us offer our sacrifice of praise to God continually (Hebrews 13:15). 42. Let us love one another (1 John 4:7,11).
Eight "Let Us Not's": 1. Let us not walk in rioting (Romans 13:13). 2. Let us not walk in drunkenness (Romans 13:13). 3. Let us not walk in lust and drunkenness (Romans 13:13). 4. Let us not walk in lust (Romans 13:13). 5. Let us not walk in strife (Romans 13:13). 6. Let us not walk in drunkenness, lust and strife, etc. (Romans 13:13). 7. Let us not judge one another in doubtful things (Romans 14:13). 8. Let us not cause others to stumble (Romans 14:13).
Three ways to live: 1. Live peacefully (Romans 12:18; 2 Cor. 13:11). 2. Live free from anxiety and undue care (1 Cor. 7:28-35). 3. Live no longer in lusts of sin (1 Peter 4:2).
Four commands to "Love": 1. Love your enemies (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27,35). 2. Love your fellow believers (John 13:34; John 15:12,17; Galatians 5:14; 1 Peter 2:17; 1 John 3:23; 2 John 1:5). 3. Love the brotherhood (1 Peter 2:17). 4. Love your brother (1 John 4:21).
Two things not to love: 1. The world (1 John 2:15) 2. Things in the world (1 John 2:15)
Three ways to love: 1. Fervently (1 Peter 2:22) 2. With a pure heart (1 Peter 2:22) 3. As brothers (1 Peter 3:8)
The Person to pray to: Pray to thy Father (Matthew 6:6; Matthew 9; John 16:23-26)
Three things to pray for: 1. Your persecutors (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28) 2. For laborers (Matthew 9:38; Luke 10:2)3. For one another (James 5:16)
Two ways not to pray: 1. Use not vain repetitions like the heathen (Matthew 6:7). 2. Do not pray as hypocrites (Matthew 6:5).
Three ways to pray: 1. After this manner pray (Matthew 6:9-13)2. Ask, seek, knock (Matthew 7:7-11) 3. Pray in the Spirit (Jude 1:20)
Four things to prove: 1. Prove yourself (2 Cor. 13:5). 2. Prove what is acceptable to God (Ephes.. 5:10). 3. Prove all things (1 Thes. 5:21). 4. Prove accusations against elders (1 Tim. 5:19).
Eight "Put Away's": 1. Put away wicked people from the congregation (1 Cor. 5:13). 2. Put away lying (Ephes. 4:25). 3. Put away all bitterness (Ephes. 4:31). 4. Put away wrath (Ephes. 4:31). 5. Put away anger (Ephes. 4:31). 6. Put away clamor (Ephes. 4:31). 7. Put away evil speaking (Ephes. 4:31). 8. Put away all malice (Ephes. 4:31).
Six "Put Off's": 1. Put off the old man (Ephes. 4:22; Col. 3:9). 2. Put off anger (Col. 3:8). 3. Put off wrath (Col. 3:8). 4. Put off malice (Col. 3:8). 5. Put off blasphemy (Col. 3:8). 6. Put off filthy conversation (Col. 3:8).
Twelve "Put On's": 1. Put on Christ (Romans 13:14). 2. Put on the armor of light (Romans 13:12). 3. Put on the new man (Ephes. 4:24; Col. 3:10). 4. Put on the whole armor of God (Ephes. 6:11,13). 5. Put on mercy (Col. 3:12). 6. Put on kindness (Col. 3:12). 7. Put on humility (Col. 3:12). 8. Put on meekness (Col. 3:12). 9. Put on longsuffering (Col. 3:13). 10. Put on love (Col. 3:14). 11. Put on the breastplate of faith and love (1 Thes. 5:8). 12. Put on the hope of salvation (1 Thes. 5:8).
One class not to rebuke, but rather to exhort: Elders (1 Tim. 5:1)
Three things to rebuke: 1. Certain types of sinners (1 Tim. 5:20) 2. Rebels (Titus 1:13) 3. Works of darkness (Ephes. 5:11)
Two ways to rebuke: 1. With all authority (Titus 2:15) 2. With all longsuffering (2 Tim. 4:2)
Two commands to rejoice: 1. Rejoice (Matthew 5:12; Romans 15:10) 2. Rejoice evermore (1 Thes. 5:16)
Four things to rejoice in: 1. Hope (Romans 12:12) 2. Blessings of others (Romans 12:15) 3. The Lord (Phil. 3:1; Phil. 4:4) 4. Suffering for Christ (1 Peter 4:13)
Five things to remember: 1. What you are saved from (Ephes. 2:11-12)2. Those who suffer (Hebrews 13:3) 3. Those who lead you (Hebrews 13:7) 4. Truth (Jude 1:17-18; Rev. 3:3) 5. From where you have fallen, and repent (Rev. 2:5)
Four things to seek: 1. God's kingdom first (Matthew 6:33; Luke 12:31) 2. God in prayer (Matthew 7:7) 3. To build up the church (believers) (1 Cor. 14:12) 4. Things above (Col. 3:1)
One command to stand fast: 1. Stand fast, and hold good Christian traditions (2 Thes. 2:15)
Three things to stand fast with: 1. Belt of truth 2. Breastplate of righteousness 3. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (Ephes. 6:14-15)
Five things to stand in: 1. Faith (1 Cor. 16:13) 2. Liberty (Galatians 5:1) 3. One spirit (Phil. 1:27) 4. One mind (Phil. 1:27) 5. The Lord (Phil. 4:1)
Eight things to think on: 1. Things about your true self (Romans 12:3; 1 Cor. 3:18) 2. Things true 3. Things honest 4. Things just 5. Things pure 6. Things lovely 7. Things of good report 8. Things of virtue (Phil. 4:8)
One way to think: Think soberly (Romans 12:3)
Five commands to "submit": 1. Submit one to another (Ephes. 5:21). 2. Submit to God (James 4:7). 3. Submit to every ordinance of man (1 Peter 2:13-14; Romans 13:1-8). 4. Younger ones are to submit to their elders (1 Peter 5:5). 5. Wives must submit to their husbands (Ephes. 5:22; Col. 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1-6).
Twelve "Take's": 1. Take no anxious thought for necessities of life (Matthew 6:25,31; Luke 12:22-30) 2. Take no anxious thought of tomorrow (Matthew 6:34) 3. Take no anxious thought of defense (Matthew 10:19; Mark 13:9-11; Luke 12:11-12; Luke 21:14) 4. Take my yoke upon you (Matthew 11:29) 5. Take advantage of freedom (1 Cor. 7:21)6. Take the Lord's Supper in remembrance of Christ (1 Cor. 11:24-26) 7. Take the shield of faith (Ephes. 6:16) 8. Take the helmet of salvation (Ephes. 6:17)9. Take the sword of the Spirit (Ephes. 6:17)10. Take leadership of the flock willingly (1 Peter 5:2) 11. Take leadership of the flock without thought of personal gain (1 Peter 5:2) 12. Take a humble position (Luke 14:8)
Eighteen "Be Carefuls": 1. Be careful that you do not give money to charity to be seen by people (Matthew 6:1). 2. Be careful not to despise little children(Matthew 18:10). 3. Be careful not to be deceived (Matthew 24:4; Mark 13:5; Luke 21:8). 4. Be careful what you hear (Mark 4:24). 5. Be careful how you hear (Luke 8:18). 6. Be careful to walk in the light (Luke 11:35). 7. Be careful to rebuke and forgive (Luke 17:3). 8. Be careful not to get drunk (Luke 21:34). 9. Be careful not to get weighed down with drunkenness and anxiety (Luke 21:34). 10. Be careful not to be overcome with cares (Luke 21:34). 11. Be careful about yourselves (Matthew 13:9; Luke 17:3; Luke 21:34; Acts 20:28). 12. Be careful about the flock of God (Acts 20:28). 13. Be careful lest you misuse your liberty (1 Cor. 8:9; Rev. 13). 14. Be careful lest you fall (1 Cor.. 10:12; Romans 11:21). 15. Be careful to your ministry (Col. 4:17). 16. Be careful that you destroy not one another (Galatians 5:15). 17. Be careful to yourself and your doctrine (1 Tim. 4:16). 18. Be careful not to have a heart of unbelief (Hebrews 3:12).
Four "Thou Shalt's": 1. Thou shalt worship God only (Matthew 4:10; Luke 4:8). 2. Thou shalt serve God only (Matthew 4:10; Luke 4:8). 3. Thou shalt love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 5:43; Matthew 19:19; Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Romans 13:9; Galatians 5:14). 4. Thou shalt love God wholeheartedly (Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:30; Luke 10:27).
Eight "Thou Shalt Not's": 1. Thou shalt not tempt the Lord (Matthew 4:7; Luke 4:12). 2. Thou shalt not kill (Matthew 5:21; Matthew 19:18; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20;Romans 13:9) 3. Thou shalt not commit adultery (Matthew 5:27-28; Matthew 19:18; Luke 18:20; Romans 13:9). 4. Thou shalt not pray to be seen by people (Matthew 6:5). 5. Thou shalt not steal (Matthew 19:18; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Romans 13:9). 6. Thou shalt not bear false witness (Matthew 19:18; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Romans 13:9). 7. Thou shalt not covet (Romans 13:9). 8. Thou shalt not muzzle the ox treading corn (1 Cor. 9:9; 1 Tim. 5:18).
Two ways not to walk: 1. As sinners (Ephes. 4:17) 2. As fools (Ephes. 5:15)
Seven things to walk in: 1. The Spirit (Galatians 5:16) 2. Love (Ephes. 5:2) 3. The light (Ephes. 5:8-9; 1 John 1:7) 4. Watchfulness (Ephes. 6:18) 5. Christ (Col. 2:6-7; 2 Cor. 5:17) 6. Wisdom (Col. 4:5) 7. Honesty (1 Thes. 4:12)
200 Miscellaneous Commands: 1. Despise what is evil (Romans 12:9). 2. An overseer must be (see characteristics of, 1 Tim. 3:2-7; Titus 1:6-9). 3. Abide in Christ (John 15:4). 4. Abide with worthy ones (Matthew 10:11-13; Mark 6:10; Luke 9:4; Luke 10:5-8). 5. Accuse none falsely (Luke 3:14). 6. Add to Christian graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). 7. Admit your own unprofitableness (Luke 17:10). 8. Admonish one another (Col. 3:16). 9. Admonish the unruly (2 Thes. 3:15). 10. Agree with your adversary (Matthew 5:25). 11. Allow no liberty to ensnare you to commit sin (1 Cor. 10:25-30). 12. Allow no lust of evil in the your body (1 Thes. 4:5). 13. Allow no cursing and blessing from the same mouth (James 3:10). 14. Anoint your head and wash your face when you are fasting (Matthew 6:17). 15. Arm your self with a mind to suffer for Christ (1 Peter 4:1). 16. Do not avenge yourself (Romans 12:19). 17. Awaken from death to light (Ephes. 5:14). 18. Bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2). 19. Behave like men (1 Cor. 16:13). 20. Do not receive into your house nor greet a false teacher (2 John 1:10-11). 21. Prove your repentance with good works (Matthew 3:8; Luke 3:8). 22. Bring your children up in ways of the the Lord (Ephes. 6:4). 23. Build up your faith (Jude 1:20). 24. Invite the poor to your feast (Luke 14:13). 25. Children, obey your parents (Ephes. 6:1; Col.. 3:20). 26. Cleanse the lepers (Matthew 10:8). 27. Cleanse your hands you sinners (James 4:8). 28. Cleave to good (Romans 12:9). 29. Collect just dues only (Luke 3:13). 30. Come out from among the assembly o unbelievers (2 Cor. 6:17). 31. Command and teach...these things (1 Tim. 4:11; 1 Tim. 6:2). 32. Commit the truth to faithful teachers (2 Tim. 2:2). 33. Confess your faults one to another (James 5:16). 34. Count it as joy when you are tempted (James 1:2). 35. Stop sinning (Matthew 5:29-30; Matthew 18:8,9). 36. Deacons must be (see 1 Tim. 3:8-12). 37. Defraud not (Mark 10:19). 38. Desire spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 14:1). 39. Desire the pure milk of the Word (1 Peter 2:2). 40. Do not despise prophecies (1 Thes. 5:20). 41. Destroy none with non-commanded things (Romans 14:15; 1 Cor. 8:13). 42. Draw near to God (James 4:8). 43. Eat your own bread in quietness (2 Thes. 3:12). 44. Earnestly contend for faith (Jude 1:3). 45. Build yourselves up with singing (Ephes. 5:19). 46. Build up one another (1 Thes. 5:11). 47. Enter through narrow gate (Matthew 7:13; Luke 13:24). 48. Examine your faith (2 Cor. 13:5). 49. Be godly (1 Tim. 4:7-8). 50. Exhort servants to obey (Titus 2:9-10). 51. Exhort one another daily (Hebrews 3:13). 52. Fear not (Luke 12:32)! 53. Fight the good fight of faith (1 Tim. 6:12). 54. Follow peace and holiness (Hebrews 12:14). 55. Bear with one another (Col. 3:13). 56. Do not forbid children to come to Jesus (Matthew 19:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16). 57. Do not forbid speaking in tongues (1 Cor. 14:39). 58. Don't forget to share (Hebrews 13:16). 59. Forgive seventy times seven times (Matthew 18:22). 60. Forgive (Matthew 11:25-26; Luke 6:37; Ephes. 4:32; Col. 3:13). 61. Don't fret in servitude (2 Cor. 7:21). 62. Be mentally ready (1 Peter 1:13). 63. Give place to God's wrath (Romans 12:19). 64. Give your enemy a drink of water (Romans 12:20). 65. Give no occasion to the adversary--the devil (1 Tim. 5:14). 66. Glorify God in your body and spirit (2 Cor. 6:20; cp. Romans 12:1-2). 67. Grieve not the Holy Spirit (Ephes. 4:30). 68. Grow in grace and knowledge (2 Peter 3:18). 69. Grudge not against another (James 5:9). 70. Do not harden your hearts (Hebrews 3:8-15). 71. Hate evil (Jude 1:23). 72. Have no respect of persons (partiality, prejudice) (1 Tim. 5:21). 73. Have the same love (Phil. 2:2). 74. Have no fellowship with the works of darkness (Ephes. 5:11). 75. Heal the sick (Matthew 10:8; Luke 10:9). 76. Help spread the truth (3 John 1:8). #77. Humble yourselves (James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6). 78. Husbands, love your wives (Ephes. 5:25,28; Col. 3:19; 1 Peter 3:7). 79. Husbands, be not bitter against your wives (Col. 3:19). 80. Instruct rebels in meekness (2 Tim. 2:25). 81. Entreat others according to 1 Tim. 5:1-2. 82. Do not judge hypocritically (Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37). 83. Have faith before God for things not condemned in Scripture (Romans 14:22-23). 84. Know how to control your body in chastity (1 Thes. 4:4). 85. Do not store up treasures on earth (but DO plan for and provide for your needs) (Matthew 6:19). 86. Store up your treasures in Heaven (but also provide for your necessities) (Matthew 6:20; Luke 12:33-34). 87. Lay hold on eternal life (1 Tim. 6:12). 88. When you get married, leave your parents and embrace your wife (Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7; Ephes. 5:31). 89. Lend, hoping for nothing back (Luke 6:35). 90. Do not lie. (Col. 3:9). 91. Strengthen your hands (Hebrews 12:12). 92. Care about the needs of others as well as your own needs (Phil. 2:4). 93. Do not fall short of the grace of God: believe in Jesus and be saved. (Hebrews 12:15). 94. Look diligently lest any root of bitterness defile (Hebrews 12:15). 95. Look diligently lest any be a fornicator (Hebrews 12:16-17). 96. Look to yourselves not to lose reward (2 John 1:8). 97. Look for mercy unto eternal life (Jude 1:21). 98. Do not lust after evil things (1 Cor. 10:6). 99. See that good fruit comes from good trees and bad fruit comes from bad trees. (the same kind of thing applies to people) people (Matthew 12:33). 100. Make no provision for lusts of the flesh (Romans 13:14). 101. Make full proof of ministry (2 Tim. 4:5). 102. Make straight paths (Hebrews 12:13). 103. Mark troublemakers (Romans 16:17; Phil. 3:17). 104. Mark the unruly (2 Thes. 3:14). 105. Do not be surprised if the world hates you. (1 John 3:13). 106. Masters, be good to your servants (Ephes. 5:9; Col. 4:1). 107. Meditate upon the things of 1 Tim. 4:15. 108. Mind not the high things (Romans 12:16). 109. Minister as good stewards (1 Peter 4:10). 110. Mortify offending physical members (Col. 3:5; Romans 8:12-13). 111. Do not doubt (Luke 12:29). 112. Do not cheat others sexually (1 Thes. 4:6). 113. Neglect not spiritual gifts (1 Tim. 4:14; cp. 2 Tim. 1:6). 114. Obey your leaders (Hebrews 13:17). 115. Turn the other cheek to a slap. (Matthew 5:39; Luke 6:29). 116. Ordain no one in a hurry (1 Tim. 5:22). 117. Owe nothing but love (Romans 13:8). 118. Overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). 119. Respect God (1 Peter 1:17). 120. Pay your taxes (Romans 13:6). 121. Pay just dues (Romans 13:7). 122. Praise the Lord (Romans 15:11). 123. Preach (Matthew 10:7,27; Mark 16:15; 2 Tim. 4:2). 124. Present your body to God (Romans 12:1). 125. Provide things honestly (Romans 12:17). 126. Provoke not your children to wrath (Ephes. 6:4; Col. 3:21). 127. Purge out the old leaven (evil influence) (1 Cor. 5:7). 128. Purify your hearts of doubt (James 4:8). 129. Put others in remembrance of the essentials (2 Tim. 2:14). 130. Do not suppress the Spirit (1 Thes. 5:19). 131. Raise the dead (Matthew 10:8). 132. Receive (accept) weak brethren (Romans 14:1). 133. Receive one another (Romans 15:7). 134. Receive the Word with meekness (James 1:21). #135. Think of yourself as being dead to sin (Romans 6:11). 136. Think of yourself as being alive to God (Romans 6:11). 137. Recognize the truth (1 Cor. 10:15). 138. Redeem the time (Ephes. 5:16; Col. 4:5). 139. Reject heretics (Titus 3:10). 140. Refuse to support young widows from church funds (1 Tim. 5:11). 141. Remind people of the seven things of Titus 3:1-2. 142. Render no evil for evil (1 Peter 3:9; Romans 12:17). 143. Repent (Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Rev. 2:16; Rev. 3:19). 144. Resist not evil (Matthew 5:38-39). 145. Resist the devil (James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:9). 146. Restore a sinner in meekness, considering your own life (Galatians 6:1). 147. Run so as to obtain the prize (1 Cor. 9:24). 148. They should greet none on the way (Luke 10:4). 149. Greet your leaders (Hebrews 13:24). 150. Sanctify God in your heart (1 Peter 3:15). 151. Save some from the fire with fear (Jude 1:23). 152. Search the Scriptures (John 5:39). 153. Don't worry about what you will eat and drink (Luke 12:29). 154. Sell to help the needy (Luke 12:33). 155. Serve the Lord (Romans 12:1). 156. Servants, obey masters (Ephes. 6:5-8; Col. 3:22-25; 1 Peter 2:18). 157. Set the least to judge (1 Cor. 6:4). 158. Set your affections above ( Col. 3:2). 159. Shake off the dust of your feet on those who reject the Gospel (Matthew 10:14; Mark 6:11; Luke 9:5; Luke 10:10-11). 160. Show charity to other ministers (Luke 9:49-50). 161. Set your life as an example (Titus 2:7). 162. Show the four things of Titus 2:7-8. 163. Do not sin. (1 Cor. 15:34). 164. Sing with grace in your heart (Col. 3:16). 165. Shun foolish talk. (2 Tim. 2:16). 166. Speak and do things in view of Judgment Day (James 2:12). 167. Speak truth (Ephes. 4:25). 168. Speak sound doctrine (Titus 2:1). 169. Speak no evil of your brethren (James 4:11). 170. Establish your hearts (James 5:8). 171. Strengthen your feeble knees (Hebrews 12:12). 172. Strive together for the gospel faith (Phil. 1:27). 173. Aspire to live a quiet life (1 Thes. 4:11). 174. Be diligent to show yourself approved (2 Tim. 2:15). 175. Support the weak (1 Thes. 5:14). 176. See that no one gives evil for evil (1 Thes. 5:15). 177. Do not swear (James 5:12; Matthew 5:33-36). 178. Wait for one another (1 Cor. 11:33). 179. Wait for power (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8). 180. Teach one another (Col. 3:16). 181. Teach no other doctrine that the truth (1 Tim. 1:3). 182. Tell your brother his fault alone first (Matthew 18:15-17). 183. Trust God for your needs as you work (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3; Luke 10:4). 184. Understand the will of God (Ephes. 5:17). 185. Use not your freedom as a reason to sin (Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 1:16). 186. Use hospitality without grudging (1 Peter 4:9). 187. Warn the unruly (1 Thes. 5:14). 188. Watch and pray (Matthew 24:42; Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:33,35; Mark 14:38; Luke 21:36; Ephes. 6:18; Col. 4:2). 189. Watch in all things (2 Tim. 4:5; 1 Cor. 16:13). 190.Weep with others (Romans 12:15). 191.Withdraw from disorderly brethren (2 Thes. 3:6,14). 192.Withdraw from evil people (1 Tim. 6:3-6). 193.Wives of deacons must...(see 1 Tim. 3:11, note). 194. Wives, submit to your husbands (Ephes. 5:22; Col. 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1-6). 195. Work (1 Thes. 4:11). 196. Work, or do not eat (2 Thes. 3:10-11). 197. Work out the salvation that has been put into you (Phil. 2:12). 198. Do not give your members to sin (Romans 6:13). 199. Give yourself to God (Romans 6:13). 200. Give your members to righteousness (Romans 6:13)
Two eternal rights of the redeemed: 1. Right to the tree of life 2. Right to enter the New Jerusalem, the heavenly city.
Or, to simplify this entire list: BELIEVE in Jesus and LOVE God, your neighbor and yourself.
Pray daily for maybe a half hour in the morning before anything.
Pray to be filled with God's Holy Spirit, love, peace, joy, faith, power, strength, wisdom, insight, guidance and surrounded with God's protection. Amen.
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Friday May 11, 2007
We are never so full of pride as when we can claim, of our own effort, (or lack of desire, opportunity or tempting circumstance) *never* to have sinned a particular sin.
Real-Life Examples:
"At least I am not a homosexual!"
"At least I am not a scum-bag Liberal Democrat!"
"At least I am not so stupid as to be an atheist!"
"I have never slept with anyone other than your mother."
"I am *proud* to say that I am a virgin!"
"I am not a serial killer--I could NEVER murder someone!"
"What was he thinking? I would NEVER do anything do that!"
All of these are examples of sinful pride--self-righteousness, that we hear all the time.
PRIDE AGAINST GOD IS THE WORST SIN.
Pride--Self-Righteousness is the worst sin there is. How do I know? I know this because because Satan is the most evil person there is, and pride is his sin. Pride is Satan's sin.
Pride is the sin that sent the self-righteous Pharisees to the deepest part of Hell to be tormented more than other sinners.
Our human hearts are so twisted and desperately evil (says the Bible) that we can even be proud of not being prideful (!!) This is the most deluded and desperate condition of all.
We are all masters of evil and self-deception in the depths of our natural sinful hearts.
So, what is the alternative to this dilemma?
We need to get real with God.
God can transform any of our hearts and personalities, no matter how screwed up or sinful or evil we are...
God can give us a new self, and God can give us true caring and compassion for other people.
Please try these truths on for size:
"By the grace of God go I."
"Christ is my Righteousness."
"I'm no better than you or anyone."
"Thank God Jesus died for my sins, forgave me and saved me."
Amen?
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The realization of personal responsibility is the starting point on the road to adulthood.
As we take responsibility, however, the question is this: will we be responsible with God as our Help, or will we handle our responsibilities without Him?
Jesus offers you a life in which His burden is light. He offers to be the Vine to us branches.
The question is, will we accept His gracious offer?
Will we humble our selfish pride and submit ourselves to His daily gracious rule? (Yes, it is a choice. It does NOT happen automatically, and it does NOT happen without some effort. This is why so many Christian believers do not have a daily relationship with Jesus---like diet and exercise, it demands EFFORT. People just want God to do it for them automatically. He will not.)
Let's say that as we take care of our responsibilities, we want God to help us. We want God to empower us and guide us and be with us. How would we get this huge benefit?
The answer is "prayer."
As we daily dwell in God's Word of Truth (especially His New Testament promises), and daily pray from the heart, laying all our troubles out before Him, we will be strengthened and provided for, by His Spirit.
(Maybe a half-hour of quiet prayer in the morning--just you and God.)
Pour out all of your troubles before Him who is the Creator of the Universe. He Who Is the Forgiver of all your sins is listening.
If this doesn't make us humble, I don't know what could.
Then trust His Word as reality, even if things do not appear to be that way as you look at your life.
Jesus will be the strength of your spirit, and your guide, and your blessing, through prayer.
Jesus will be your Best Friend--the One you can always go to first to listen to you and to comfort you.
As a Christian, the benefit is that you will be living with a direct connection to God.
You will *not* be living by what the Bible calls the "flesh."
To remember what the "flesh" is, just take off the "h" and spell it backwards: "self."
The flesh is the self--disconnected from God. The flesh has a conscience, as all unbelievers do. It can see the dictates of conscience. Now here is its true nature: it tries to do the will of the conscience out of pride--showing everyone how righteous it is: "self-righteousness."
There is no way the flesh can ever be "right," because of what it *is.*
Every person without Christ who appears "good" or "decent" is, in reality, 100% full of the worst sin on Earth: sinful pride, disconnected from God.
This also is the reason why so many "good" people will end up in Hell. Their "goodness" does not derive from God, but from their own selfish flesh, trying to justify itself, without any kind of connection to God. (Of course, in addition to the externally decent acts of the flesh, the person still has probably millions of individual sinful actions, all of which will be judged on Judgment Day, all of which will send him or her to the Lake of Fire.)
Please, if you are not a believer in Jesus, trust Him today, and receive forgiveness of all of your sins (past, present and future sins), cleansing, everlasting life and Heaven permanently and unconditionally guaranteed.
If you are a believer, please pray to Him and walk with Him daily. You will have power in your life, and the life you have will be the life of God, not the life of the "flesh."
There is much more to this Christian life than is ever preached from many pulpits.
God bless you in Jesus.
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Sunday May 6, 2007
Here is a tentative scale of friendship, ranging from 1 to 10, where 1 is the most basic kind of friend, and 10 is a Best Friend.
(If you are unmarried, and the Best Friend is of the opposite sex, can marriage be very far away?)
Remember, people can grow in levels of friendship over time, and it is a blessing to have any level of friend.
How many Level 10 Friends do you have? If the answer is zero, remember that Jesus is a Level 10 Friend, and He offers you His friendship (and forgiveness and salvation) by faith.
Here we go...
THE TEN LEVELS OF FRIENDSHIP:
Level 1: Acquaintance. Recognizes your face and knows your name. Says "hi" to you in the hallway.
Level 2: Shares some common interests and values, and regards you positively. Handshakes and hugs.
Level 3: Spends some time with you. Calls you on the phone.
Level 4: Cares bout you and what is happening in your life. Does not consider listening to your troubles an inconvenience or a waste of time--it is a privilege of friendship.
Level 5: Will inconvenience himself to help you. Will lend you money if needed.
Level 6: Will help you move. Gets there early and stays late.
Level 7: Confidante. Will never tell your secrets to anyone, no matter how angry he is with you. Will never betray you or disrepect you in front of others. Prays with you.
Level 8: Will be with you and supportive of you when you really need him or her, no matter how severe the inconvenience. He walks in when *everyone* else walks out. If you were accused of murder, he would not believe it. If you told him it was true, he would stand by you in court, and visit you in prison for the rest of your life. He will be there crying at your execution.
Level 9: Loves you as himself, and is just as happy when you succeed as when he succeeds.
Level 10: Would literally suffer and die to save your life.
Please send your corrections, your additions, and your thoughts. Thank you.
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5,704.
Did you know that it is only 5,704 miles from the United States to where Jesus walked?
The distance from San Diego to New York is 2,437 miles.
Jesus lived and breathed only a few hundred miles away more than twice the width of the United States...
5,704 miles.
5,704 miles, more or less, from where He miraculously fed the multitude.
5,704 miles from where He raised Lazarus from the dead.
5,704 miles from where He calmed the raging storm with three words on lake Galilee.
5,704 miles from where He parted the Red Sea. (Yes, that was Jesus Who did that, too!)
5,704 miles from where he taught the people The Lord's Prayer on the mountainside.
5,704 miles from where He walked on water.
From where He healed every disease and sickness of the people.
5,704 miles from where He spoke the words of John 3:16.
For the very first time.
It is only 5,704 miles from where He stretched out His arms and suffered unimaginable pain on a Roman cross and died for your sins.
5,704 miles from where He rose from the dead.
5,704 miles from where He ascended into Heaven.
5,704 miles.
Jesus is real.
Jesus is coming back for those who believe in Him.
If you believe in Him, He lives in a place as close as your heart, as well.
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