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Commands of Christ

Acts 2:42 says of the early church, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Some of that doctrine would surely have come from Jesus himself during their 3-1/2 years together. As a reference and a reminder of what our Savior wants from us, listed below are what are known as the Commands of Christ. Please consider them – “keep” them as it were – for Jesus said: “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). (Some people make a list of fifty commands and choose different verses to make up that list.)

Reference/Command

1. Matthew 4:17: Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

2. Matthew 4:19: Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.

3. Matthew 5:12: Rejoice when you are reviled, persecuted, and spoken against.

4. Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men that they will glorify the Father.

5. Matthew 5:17-18: Do not change God’s law.

6. Matthew 5:24-25: Be reconciled to your brother before offering your gift.

7. Matthew 5:29-30: Do not break God’s commandments or teach others to the same.

8. Matthew 5:37: Keep your word; to not do so is evil.

9. Matthew 5:39: Do not resist evil: turn the other cheek, go the second mile, etc.

10. Matthew 5:44: Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, etc.

11. Matthew 5:48: Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.

12. Matthew 6:1, 6, 18: Give, pray, and fast secretly to receive open rewards.

13. Matthew 6:19-20: Lay up treasures in heaven, not earth.

14. Matthew 6:33: Seek God’s kingdom first and physical necessities will be given to you.

15. Matthew 7:1: Judge not to be not judged.

16. Matthew 7:6: Give not holy things to dogs; do not cast your pearls before swine.

17. Matthew 7:7: Ask, seek, knock and it shall be given.

18. Matthew 7:12: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

19. Matthew 7:13: Enter in at the strait gate, not the wide gate.

20. Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets masquerading in sheep’s clothing.

21. Matthew 9:38: Pray the Lord of the harvest will send forth laborers.

22. Matthew 10:16: Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

23. Matthew 10:28: Fear not those who kill the body, but Him who destroys the soul.

24. Matthew 11:15: He that hath ears – hear.

25. Matthew 11:29: Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me.

26. Matthew 15:4: Honor thy father and mother.

27. Matthew 16:6: Take heed: beware of the leaven of the Pharisees.

28. Luke 9:23: Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Jesus.

29. Matthew 18:10: Despise not little ones.

30. Matthew 18:15: Go to your offender and tell him his fault to be reconciled.

31. Luke 12:15: Be not covetous.

32. Matthew 18:21-22: Forgive your brother seventy times seven.

33. Matthew 19:6: What God joins together in marriage, let not man put asunder.

34. Matthew 20:26: Be a servant to be great.

35. Matthew 21:13: Make My house a house of prayer.

36. Matthew 21:21-22: Ask in faith believing you will receive.

37. Luke 14:12-13: When you have a feast, call the poor and maimed to it.

38. Matthew 22:19-21: Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and to God, God’s.

39. Matthew 22:37: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.

40. Matthew 22:39: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (John 15:12: Love one another.)

41. Matthew 23:3: Do as those in authority say, not as they act.

42. Matthew 24:42-44: Watch and be ready for the Lord’s return.

43. Matthew 26:26-27: Partake in communion.

44. John 14:1: Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God.

45. John 14:15: If you love Me, keep My commandments.

46. John 15:4: Abide in Christ.

47. Matthew 26:41: Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation.

48. Matthew 28:19-20: Make disciples of all nations.

49. John 20:22: Receive the Holy Ghost.

May God bless you all!

Bro. Joe

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