God's commandments in the new testament

While the New Testament does not present a list of commandments in the same way as the Old Testament's Ten Commandments, it does contain teachings and principles that are considered essential for living a Christian life. Here are some key teachings and commandments found in the New Testament:

  1. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30, Matthew 22:37, Deuteronomy 6:5): This is a summary of the greatest commandment, which is to love God with all one's being.
  2. Love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:31, Matthew 22:39, Leviticus 19:18): This commandment is a summary of the second greatest commandment, which is to love others as one loves oneself.
  3. Follow Jesus' teachings (Matthew 28:20, John 14:15): Jesus commanded his followers to follow his teachings and example.
  4. Repent and believe in Jesus (Mark 1:15, Luke 24:47): Jesus commanded people to repent of their sins and believe in him as the Son of God.
  5. Love one another (John 13:34, 15:12, 1 John 3:11): Jesus commanded his followers to love one another, just as he loved them.
  6. Forgive others (Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13): Jesus taught that forgiveness is essential for living a Christian life.
  7. Be humble and servant-hearted (Matthew 20:26-28, Mark 10:42-45, Philippians 2:3-8): Jesus taught that true greatness comes from serving others, not seeking to be served.
  8. Be holy, as God is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44-45, 1 John 3:3): The New Testament emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, set apart for God.
  9. Obey the teachings of the apostles (Acts 15:28, 1 Corinthians 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13): The apostles, who were appointed by Jesus, taught and wrote about the principles of Christian living.
  10. Seek God's kingdom and righteousness (Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:31, 1 Timothy 6:11): Jesus taught that seeking God's kingdom and righteousness is the most important thing in life.

These commandments and teachings are not exhaustive, but they provide a foundation for living a Christian life in the New Testament era.