The Commandments of Jesus

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Last night I listened to the book of Matthew. I was looking for how to be more like Jesus. Jesus said a lot of things, but something stood out to me due to how easy it is to practice.

Matthew 7
12So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Some people call this the golden rule and often word it like "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." I have heard it often throughout my life. So as I continued my night, keeping this verse in mind, I began seeing many opportunities where I could put this into practice.

Jesus gave many commands and Jesus is our example of who to be like.

John 13:5
15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

1 Peter 2:21
21To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

1 John 2:6
6Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

So do you have any favorite commandments of Jesus that you find are easy to practice any that you want to get better at?
 
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Runningman said:
So do you have any favorite commandments of Jesus that you find are easy to practice any that you want to get better at?
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1 John 3:23
And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son
Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. ~KJV
 
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What about giving to him that asketh of thee. . . as humans that doesn't always come naturally.
 
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HopeinHim4ever said:
What about giving to him that asketh of thee. . . as humans that doesn't always come naturally.
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That’s true. What if someone asks for your house, car, all of your money, and every last possession you own? Give it up with a cheerful heart or exercise some wisdom? It seems like there’s some balance here and reason too.
 
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That’s true. What if someone asks for your house, car, all of your money, and every last possession you own? Give it up with a cheerful heart or exercise some wisdom? It seems like there’s some balance here and reason too.
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Yeah I agree. I think his heart is that He wants us to love and help our neighbor and hold this earth's things lightly.
 
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HopeinHim4ever said:
Yeah I agree. I think his heart is that He wants us to love and help our neighbor and hold this earth's things lightly.
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And here if someone takes what belongs to us, don’t demand it back. Ever had someone steal something from you? I have. Many times. It’s definitely difficult to accept.

Luke 6
30Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.
 
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Runningman said:
Last night I listened to the book of Matthew. I was looking for how to be more like Jesus. Jesus said a lot of things, but something stood out to me due to how easy it is to practice.

Matthew 7
12So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Some people call this the golden rule and often word it like "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." I have heard it often throughout my life. So as I continued my night, keeping this verse in mind, I began seeing many opportunities where I could put this into practice.

Jesus gave many commands and Jesus is our example of who to be like.

John 13:5
15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

1 Peter 2:21
21To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

1 John 2:6
6Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

So do you have any favorite commandments of Jesus that you find are easy to practice any that you want to get better at?
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This is timely in that I just quoted your opening verse to a Christian coworker yesterday as we were discussing a mutual complaint of ours. The context of my quote was in relation to how several other coworkers of ours seemingly have no regard whatsoever for how their actions or lack of actions negatively affect others. For example, they'll make a huge mess and then just leave it for somebody else to clean up. I can't imagine that any of them would be happy if somebody did the same to them, so they shouldn't be doing this to others either.

That's really the commandment that I normally seek to follow or what you called "The Golden Rule". It really is all-encompassing.
 
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notonmywatch said:
This is timely in that I just quoted your opening verse to a Christian coworker yesterday as we were discussing a mutual complaint of ours. The context of my quote was in relation to how several other coworkers of ours seemingly have no regard whatsoever for how their actions or lack of actions negatively affect others. For example, they'll make a huge mess and then just leave it for somebody else to clean up. I can't imagine that any of them would be happy if somebody did the same to them, so they shouldn't be doing this to others either.

That's really the commandment that I normally seek to follow or what you called "The Golden Rule". It really is all-encompassing.
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I was at work when I noticed one of my coworkers had put her garbage down right in the path of where people walk. Normally I don’t really care if there’s a mess since it isn’t my property, but this time I thought. “Hmmm. Maybe she is very busy and needs help.” So since I was already enroute to throw my garbage away I picked hers up and took it with me. I figured if that was me then I would appreciate some unsolicited help.

I don’t really want to earn the title of garbage collector though. I’m sure people would absolutely take full advantage of having extra help with their garbage. I just wanted to help a bit.

Seems like this might be treacherous in some regards. Is there any wisdom about helping too often or too much?
 
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Is there any wisdom about helping too often or too much?
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This may or may not apply, but I regularly try to live by this admonition from scripture:

Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Colossians 3:24
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

In fact, that was the second of two verses that I quoted to my coworker yesterday during our conversation.
 
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Runningman said:
I was at work when I noticed one of my coworkers had put her garbage down right in the path of where people walk. Normally I don’t really care if there’s a mess since it isn’t my property, but this time I thought. “Hmmm. Maybe she is very busy and needs help.” So since I was already enroute to throw my garbage away I picked hers up and took it with me. I figured if that was me then I would appreciate some unsolicited help.

I don’t really want to earn the title of garbage collector though. I’m sure people would absolutely take full advantage of having extra help with their garbage. I just wanted to help a bit.

Seems like this might be treacherous in some regards. Is there any wisdom aboutsee helping too often or too much?
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Just pick a cooler title like...garbage valet or minister of muck.

I think it was Corrie Ten Boom who called kind deeds flowers. She would do acts of kindness throughout the day and lay the flowers at Jesus feet each night. Probably not a bad practice.
 
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Cameron143 said:
Just pick a cooler title like...garbage valet or minister of muck.

I think it was Corrie Ten Boom who called kind deeds flowers. She would do acts of kindness throughout the day and lay the flowers at Jesus feet each night. Probably not a bad practice.
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Yes! Not doing the deeds to merit His love, but to express our love.
 
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Runningman said:
I was at work when I noticed one of my coworkers had put her garbage down right in the path of where people walk. Normally I don’t really care if there’s a mess since it isn’t my property, but this time I thought. “Hmmm. Maybe she is very busy and needs help.” So since I was already enroute to throw my garbage away I picked hers up and took it with me. I figured if that was me then I would appreciate some unsolicited help.

I don’t really want to earn the title of garbage collector though. I’m sure people would absolutely take full advantage of having extra help with their garbage. I just wanted to help a bit.

Seems like this might be treacherous in some regards. Is there any wisdom about helping too often or too much?
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When you treat others as you would expect them to treat you. I think you do it silently, so that you keep your reward upstairs.
 
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Runningman said:
Seems like this might be treacherous in some regards. Is there any wisdom about helping too often or
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When I spoke to my daughter about a similar event, she told me of a saying that goes something like, "If you do it once, it is a favor but if you do it twice, it is your job."
There could be a better way to help. Perhaps you could offer them a friendly reminder that they left their garbage in the middle of the path, in case they "forgot" it?
 
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When you treat others as you would expect them to treat you. I think you do it silently, so that you keep your reward upstairs.
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Sometimes, yes, but I think it’s about your intention too. If you’re going around seeking praise and recognition from people (something I’m not doing) in exchange for good deeds then the reward will be from people. The person I did it for didn’t know I did it, by the way.
 
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Mem said:
When I spoke to my daughter about a similar event, she told me of a saying that goes something like, "If you do it once, it is a favor but if you do it twice, it is your job."
There could be a better way to help. Perhaps you could offer them a friendly reminder that they left their garbage in the middle of the path, in case they "forgot" it?
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Good point. There’s the risk of picking up a new job. I like @Inquisitor ’s point about keeping it silent, but it isn’t straightforward because Jesus pointed out it’s the intention that matters.

It’s like there is a right way to do something and a wrong way to do something it seems.

Matthew 5
16In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6
1“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
 
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Runningman said:
Good point. There’s the risk of picking up a new job. I like @Inquisitor ’s point about keeping it silent, but it isn’t straightforward because Jesus pointed out it’s the intention that matters.

It’s like there is a right way to do something and a wrong way to do something it seems.

Matthew 5
16In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6
1“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
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If your righteous acts are done in humility, which is within your heart that no one but God sees, with joy, that radiance that others see, then I'd say God would approve and the recipient should be left feeling "welcomed' and even thank God for (His work in) you.
 
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Mem said:
If your righteous acts are done in humility, which is within your heart that no one but God sees, with joy, that radiance that others see, then I'd say God would approve and the recipient should be left feeling "welcomed' and even thank God for (His work in) you.
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That seems to be how it is a lot with the commandments of Jesus. The intention and motives are what constitute the spiritual.
 
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