Praise God. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. God bless you richly for being obedient and sharing with us the power of God..His Living word. Isnt Mathew 15:5 also a commandment?4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. When we look to ourselves to live the Christian life we find ourselves utterly incapable and unable to do it and the pat answer to just try harder just does not cut it. I know that this has been a rather lengthy response but I believe these truths are some of the most important we can ever consider. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. In line with this, since our goal is "love" (1Timothy 1), we are called not to have anything to do with the "stories" and "fables" and "tales" ("myths") of this world. Thank you. Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? I grew up in the church but then was lost and went on about life without acknowledging the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh (Matthew 24:4244). We have added perspective to God's rules today. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. This double reference has given rise to differing views with regard to the relationship that exists between the two commandments, although typically "love thy God" is referred to as "the first and greatest commandment", with "love thy neighbor" being referred to as "the second great commandment". It's why Jesus gives it. In Matthew 28, Jesus *only* commands that His disciples teach other disciples to follow and obey what Jesus directly commanded them. First of all, let us notice one of the all-important purposes for Jesus Christ's coming to this earth in the human flesh. If you have trusted in Christ as your Savior you have died in Christ not physically but spiritually and so have I. All other gods are false gods. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" We read in Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." ", Praise God. I too am glad to find a summary online. Following is a collection of 49 of Jesus commands. How is this Christian life we are indeed called to live even possible? Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15). I want to share with you a truth that God has been and is teaching me that has revolutionized my walk with the Lord and totally changed the way that I view the Christian life. Friends please don't think you have to "try harder" but rather "strive to enter His rest". 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 and having an high priest over the house of God; 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Over and over he cries out for God to do what he himself cannot do - to change his heart. Friends if you're reading this I encourage you to go up the page and read Swaller/Gabriel's response to Audrey. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? (Luke 9:2325). It has with it the idea that you are keeping the commandments before your face, you are thinking about them, you are meditating upon them. In their lives, "their treasure is their god"a god that "shall perish with them" ( 2 Nephi 9:30 ). It has with it the idea that you are keeping the commandments before your face, you are thinking about them, you are meditating upon them. Enter US $5.99 or more [ 0 bids] I also wanted to share the definition of a word that changed my life! We have been made partakers of the divine nature in Christ Jesus. 10. Augustine writes: Example if you were given a key to keep for a building you would you not become the key holder. xxii. Your words, post have changed my perspective. In Christ we have been resurrected and it is no longer us who lives any more but Christ who lives in us. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. How can I "engraft" God's Word into my life? In 1 Peter 1:4 we read: "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." Did they make it into heaven? 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.. Thou shalt not kill. multi-version comparison of Matthew 22:36. The Ten Commandments in Mormonism. . Jesus said, If ye love me, keep my commandments (John 14:15). Show me the tribute money. 46 "For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? What do you read there?" This is the only way the Christian life is possible. What am I missing here??? 18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. 46. Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. THANK YOU Gabriel. Mk 9.50 D G 123 Go and tell him privately. (as important as those teachings are) are not direct commands Jesus commanded His disciples. But some 50 years passed and 3 years ago I came back to our Lord. When thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. However, the greatest commandment is to love one another. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. So what is the answer? This is for Audrey, God loves you, he knew you couldnt live perfectly. Some still teach a lot of "works" to either save or keep you saved, but Jesus Commands are summed up in love of God and man. I have struggled and I mean struggled with areas in my life but I've tried so hard to do the right thing but always failed miserably. Specifically, Jesus combines all duties (1) in a single universal rule (which encompasses both men's inner and outer moral relations), namely: Perform your duty for no motive other than unconditioned esteem for duty itself, i.e., love God (the Legislator of all duties) above all else Forgot; Love one another as I loved you. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. We can now rest in his promises and trust in his salvation.. of course let him sanctify you and point things out to you.. daily Cleansing us and washing away our sins as we confess them to him.. 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 and having an high priest over the house of God; 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith . As we keep the commandments through meditating upon them obedience flows out as a natural fruit but if we just strive to obey the commandments in the power of the flesh we will end up in hopeless despair. Is there really any hope for me??? What does it mean to meditate on God's Word? Thanks guys! And he said to him, "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.". And if he neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican (Matthew 18:1517). The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Abide in Jesus "Abide in Me, and I in you. Without the reality of Christ in us this Christian life does not even make sense! Following is a collection of 49 of Jesus' commands. People of God, anyone of you, have you mastered all of your sin, are you perfect? 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 and if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. Matthew 24:32 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree" is that a command or a suggestion? The word translated keep in this verse is: tereo and it means to guard, or to watch. 4. Amazing and useful page but do you have a version that uses English translations of the Bible as I and others I know from England dont really use or understand archaic and I would love to recommend this to people. 9. I have chosen the faithful way; As believers in Jesus Christ we are made to partake of His very nature! Who can avoid being subject to God's punishment? When instead of focusing on all the things in my life that were wrong I instead began to simply keep God's Word by meditating upon it a miraculous thing happened the wrong things in my life began to change not by me focusing on the things but rather by me simply dwelling upon the Word of God. On the cross not only did Jesus conquer death, hell, and the grave (and He certainly did conquer those things) but he also conquered me. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets (Matthew 22:3940). Thus 8 a is an echo of the saying preserved in . They are great markers to see if we are walking in His ways and they are great teachings, but should not be listed in your list as the actual commands of Jesus. Does this mean I don't love my Lord enough? It's beyond entertainment or mere information, it's designed to get and keep our attention and those who claim Christ as Lord must adjust our priorities and who we listen to. Now there is hope, because the Christian life no longer depends on my striving but rather on the life of Jesus Christ that dwells in me. Therefore, His Commands are not hard, as He said, "My Yoke is easy and My burden is light". Gabriel, let me say this first; I thank my Lord for you! He took my punishment and I'm forgiven. Join us on a weekly journey through the Commands of Christ! This revolutionized my walk and I thank God for that wisdom. I so deeply desire to fully walk in the Spirit and do everything right, but I fail at it. Ten CommandmentsAbbreviated Catholic Ten Commandments Khuda Kay Dus Huqam 10 commandments in urduthe ten commandments10 commandments in urdu (khuda k 10 huka. A few aspects of meditating on the Word are repeating the verse over and over, emphasizing different words of the verse, picturing the verse and personalizing the verse. The branch does not bear fruit by striving or trying but rather by simply resting in the vine and having the life of the vine flow through us. Please continue this ministry. I have been tourting myself with this question that I have no answer to. It so clear to me now. My soul cleaves to the dust; [not God] My only comment is that "Judge Not" should be a little expanded on or clarified because we are actually also commanded "to Judge" by Jesus. teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. "Thank you for commenting on our website. Mk 9.43 D G 122 Have salt amongst yourselves and live at peach with each other. The Ten Commandments were known and obeyed by faithful people before the law was given at Sinai. . Within Jesus Christ's teachings we find the plan for our happiness, our redemption, and our salvationa divine blueprint that includes faith in Christ, repentance, baptism, keeping God's commandments, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. In Exodus 20.1-17, God speaks these words after the people of Israel have consecrated themselves at Mount Sinai. Without the reality of Christ in us this Christian life does not even make sense! One last point that is really important. The Great Commandment. [5], Twice every day the Jew recites the Shema Yisrael, which contains the words: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy might" (Deut. So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jona, lovest thou me more than these? First, the Ten Commandments are presented in the Old Testament context, so as you read the text you will understand each commandment. An idol can be anything (or anyone) you worship by making it more important than God. I feel that peraon did that and through the author I believe you gave a very Holy Spirit driven answer. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brothers eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? (Matthew 7:13).Go to episodes, Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you (Matthew 7:6).Go to episodes, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened (Matthew 7:78).Go to episodes. Those who believe Jesus' commandments replaced the 10 Commandments sometimes cite John 15:10: "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love.". Do your best to live for Him, and trust God to lead you. Jesus Christ is the living Word and as we meditate on the written Word we are communing and fellow-shipping with the living Word Jesus Christ. The Ten Commandments of Grace. (Matthew 21:13). " We looked at the idea that the 10 Commandments were replaced by the simpler new commandment of Jesus to love others.We showed that the new commandment didn't abolish the 10 Commandments, but was Jesus' example of how to show love to others.Love has always been the intent of the 10 Commandments. Now 3 years later I share Audrey's plight and wonder daily how can I ever or ever could ever think I- poorly, lifelong sinner ME, could ever think I could be a child of God and follow in his son-Jesus's path. First of all, great article but KAAS NAILED IT with THE MOST CRUCIAL ONE!!! I have placed Your ordinances before me. Time left: 3h 56m | Starting bid: US $5.99 [ 0 bids] Bid Amount - Enter US $5.99 or more. 2 John 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. I can tell this pondered you as well and caused you to meditate on the word and research the orgins of the words. Through all this, even though we do indeed fall so short, we can give thanks always, for we can thank God for His astounding love and grace in Christ as He came to us and bled and died in our place so that we may have life and have it abundantly. The first one covers the first five commandments that the Lord gave to Moses. . Allowed HTML tags: