New testament commandments

The New Testament contains many commands and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. Here are some of the most significant ones:

Love and Relationships

  1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30).
  2. Love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:31).
  3. Treat others the way you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12).
  4. Forgive others as God forgives you (Matthew 6:14-15).
  5. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44).

Morality and Ethics

  1. Do not murder (Matthew 5:21).
  2. Do not commit adultery (Matthew 5:27).
  3. Do not steal (Matthew 19:18).
  4. Do not lie (Matthew 5:37).
  5. Do not covet (Matthew 19:18).

Spiritual Disciplines

  1. Pray regularly (Matthew 6:5-6).
  2. Fast and give to the poor (Matthew 6:16-18).
  3. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33).
  4. Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10, quoted in Matthew 11:28).
  5. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30).

Church and Community

  1. Gather regularly for worship and fellowship (Acts 2:42-47).
  2. Share your possessions with others (Acts 2:44-45).
  3. Care for the poor and needy (James 1:27).
  4. Be humble and serve others (Philippians 2:3-4).
  5. Encourage and build up one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

Personal Holiness

  1. Be holy as God is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16).
  2. Purify your heart and mind (Matthew 5:8).
  3. Seek to be like Christ (Romans 8:29).
  4. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2).
  5. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2).

Mission and Evangelism

  1. Go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20).
  2. Preach the gospel to all creation (Mark 16:15).
  3. Share the good news with others (Acts 8:4).
  4. Be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15).
  5. Love and serve others as a witness to the gospel (Matthew 25:31-46).

These are just a few examples of the many commands and teachings found in the New Testament. They are meant to guide and direct the lives of believers, helping them to live according to God's will and to reflect His character.