From the Book, Rules For Life: According To Jesus
Closing Comments
Jesus also did [and said] many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written.
John 21:25
I love how Jesus gives us a burden that is light and a yoke that is easy.
While many of these commands are not so easy to live out on a day-to-day basis, they sure do keep us on the right path if we follow them.
And feel free to contrast these commands with the rules of the many religions around the world. I think that you’ll find that Jesus’ way is the best way; that His rules are not so difficult or cumbersome that we cannot follow them.
And if you want, you can pretty much boil these all down to just two things: Love God with all your being; love others as much as you love yourself.
But I recommend that you really learn these things and teach others to do the same. That’s discipleship. It’s one way of really getting to know your Savior in the most intimate way—and sharing Him with others.
Not so much as a plug for the book and blog, but just as a way to help you spread these commands to others, consider giving the book (and sharing the blog) to all of your friends and family, whether they know Jesus as Savior or not. I’m not going to be getting rich or famous from this—that’s not my intention. I just want to share Jesus with as many people as possible and I hope that you do too. My reason for writing this has been only that—producing a way to easily share the commands of the Lord.
I firmly believe that we are heading into some very troublesome times in the very near future. Knowing these teachings from the Lord and applying them will help you immensely in maintaining your faith and love, hope and joy in the Lord. You will be better prepared to lift each other up and support each other through those times.
I would like to suggest that you join a small Bible study group if you aren’t already in one. Use this little book (paper version) as a guide for group study of Jesus’ rules for living a wonderfully enlightening and fulfilling life.
If I have stepped on anyone’s toes in any particular doctrinal issue, that was not my intention; I simply have tried to present the Word as it is given so that we may all see the Lord work in our lives. If this is you, I hope that you will be able to get past that and serve the Lord without any hardness of heart.
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.
Galatians 5:24-26
In Him,
Gary
Previous – Obey Jesus’ Commands
Sections in this study:
Introduction
1: Repent
2: Be Born Again
3: Place God First
4: Love and Serve One Another
5: Live By Faith
6: Forgive Others
7: Remain in Jesus
8: Live Righteously Before Men
9: Avoid Bad Influences
10: Stay On The Narrow Path
11: Do Not Return Evil With Evil
12: Give More Than Is Demanded
13: Love Your Enemies
14: Check Your Motives
15: Pray Simply
16: Do Not Worry
17: Store Up Treasures In Heaven
18: Do Not Be Judgmental
19: Guard what is Sacred
20: Care For Those In Distress
21: Do Not Swear Oaths
22: Watch out for false prophets
23: Exercise Spiritual Power
24: Have Childlike Faith
25: Do Not Exalt Yourself
26: Settle Disputes Quickly
27: Settle Disputes Between Believers
28: Do not Oppose Brethren
29: Remember Me
30: Be Merciful
31: Make Disciples
32: Be Ready
33: Obey Jesus’ Commands
Closing Comments
