M Blog: 10 commandments of Jesus

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fortunately "do not steal" isn't in this list but it is so good that i need to put it all here, but do visit Guy's blog for notes from the mission field.

LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH
ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH...YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS
YOURSELF. The Great Commandment: Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 12:28-31.2)

Go therefore
and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded
you. The Great Commission: Matthew 28:19-20.3)

...love one another. The New
Commandment: John 13:34-35, 15:12.4)

...seek first His kingdom and His
righteousness... The Priority commandment for every believer: Matthew 6:33.5)

...do this in remembrance of Me... The Lord's Supper: Luke 20:14-20, 1
Corinthians 12:23-26.6)

...wash one another's feet...you also should do as I did
to you... The Great Example Commandment: John 13:14-15.7)

Abide in Me... The
Commandment that is the secret to a fruitful life: John 15:4-8.8)

...beseech the
Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest... The only specific
request Christ commanded his disciples to pray besides the Lord's Prayer: Luke
10:2, Matthew 9:38.9)

...do not pass judgment...do not
condemn...pardon...give... General Commandments of Jesus for victorious living:
Luke 6:37-38.10)

...love your enemies...do good to those who hate you...bless
those who curse you...pray for those who mistreat you... Commandments for loving
our enemies: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:43-48.

Christians should not measure their
spiritual maturity based upon their knowledge of the Gospel, but upon their
obedience of what they know of the Gospel. We should never confuse our knowing
the commands of Christ with obeying them in our personal lives. The Christian
walk is not about what we know, but about how much we OBEY what it is we know.

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J. Guy Muse said…
The "do not steal" would apply if it was something belonging to me, but Jesus commands are meant for all his followers. Feel free to make them known to the ends of the earth and thanks for the plug!
February 26, 2007
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