The 10 Commandments and the Law of Moses
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In the Gospel of John, Jesus emphasizes the importance of obedience, stating, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15, KJV). It reflects Jesus's broader teachings on obedience to his instructions. Jesus further elaborates on this theme in Matthew 5:17-18 (KJV), affirming the enduring significance of the Law: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."
However, Jesus doesn't merely emphasize external adherence to the commandments. In his teachings, he expands or magnify their meaning, focusing on the internal disposition of the heart. For instance, in Matthew 5:21-30 (KJV), Jesus connects the commandment against murder with the internal attitude of anger and equates lust with adultery of the heart. This illustrates Jesus's emphasis on the spirit of the law rather than just its literal observance.
Jesus provides a concise summary of the commandments in Matthew 22:37-40 (KJV), stating, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind... Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." In this statement, Jesus encapsulates the essence of the commandments, highlighting love for God and love for others as the foundational principles of righteous living.
Therefore, while Jesus affirmed the importance of the Law, including the Ten Commandments, his teachings transcended mere adherence to external rules. He called his followers to embody the underlying principles of love, justice, and righteousness in their actions and attitudes, fulfilling the true intent of the commandments as he taught them.
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In the Gospel of John, Jesus emphasizes the importance of obedience, stating, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15, KJV). It reflects Jesus's broader teachings on obedience to his instructions. Jesus further elaborates on this theme in Matthew 5:17-18 (KJV), affirming the enduring significance of the Law: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."
However, Jesus doesn't merely emphasize external adherence to the commandments. In his teachings, he expands or magnify their meaning, focusing on the internal disposition of the heart. For instance, in Matthew 5:21-30 (KJV), Jesus connects the commandment against murder with the internal attitude of anger and equates lust with adultery of the heart. This illustrates Jesus's emphasis on the spirit of the law rather than just its literal observance.
Jesus provides a concise summary of the commandments in Matthew 22:37-40 (KJV), stating, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind... Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." In this statement, Jesus encapsulates the essence of the commandments, highlighting love for God and love for others as the foundational principles of righteous living.
Therefore, while Jesus affirmed the importance of the Law, including the Ten Commandments, his teachings transcended mere adherence to external rules. He called his followers to embody the underlying principles of love, justice, and righteousness in their actions and attitudes, fulfilling the true intent of the commandments as he taught them.
Peace
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Isa 59:1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Isa 59:2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
Ecc 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecc 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Mat 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Pro 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
1Jn 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
1Jn 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
It seems like a lot of people that claim Christianity have a relaxed attitude concerning being Christlike believing their lifestyle does not matter so much as long as they have faith.
Which the Bible says some have a form of godliness, but deny the power thereof, ever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, and are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.
Our faith overcomes the world but there are millions of people that claim Christianity that engage in sin, and hold on to sin and believe they are right with God.
But love is greater than faith, and faith works by love, so no love then no faith.
Which love does not think an evil thought, and does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth to abstain from sin led by the Spirit.
Paul said we do not void out the law by faith, but we establish the law.
Which the law is spiritual, holy just, and good, which are the laws of love, moral laws.
A Spirit led person is not under the law for their sins are forgiven, and they are not sinning therefore the law cannot touch them for prosecution.
But millions of people say we only need faith and do not care about their lifestyle like they should.
It is all about abstaining from sin which when we receive the Spirit then we have the power to abstain from sin.
2Ti 3:4 lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Heb 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Heb 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Rom 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Rom 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
Rom 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
The way some people interpret scripture is mind boggling for they think they can live in sin but they are alright.
The Bible will plainly say something and they will go against it all because they want to enjoy sin and believe they are right with God.
Isa 59:2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
Ecc 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecc 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Mat 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Pro 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
1Jn 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
1Jn 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
It seems like a lot of people that claim Christianity have a relaxed attitude concerning being Christlike believing their lifestyle does not matter so much as long as they have faith.
Which the Bible says some have a form of godliness, but deny the power thereof, ever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, and are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.
Our faith overcomes the world but there are millions of people that claim Christianity that engage in sin, and hold on to sin and believe they are right with God.
But love is greater than faith, and faith works by love, so no love then no faith.
Which love does not think an evil thought, and does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth to abstain from sin led by the Spirit.
Paul said we do not void out the law by faith, but we establish the law.
Which the law is spiritual, holy just, and good, which are the laws of love, moral laws.
A Spirit led person is not under the law for their sins are forgiven, and they are not sinning therefore the law cannot touch them for prosecution.
But millions of people say we only need faith and do not care about their lifestyle like they should.
It is all about abstaining from sin which when we receive the Spirit then we have the power to abstain from sin.
2Ti 3:4 lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Heb 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Heb 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Rom 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Rom 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
Rom 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
The way some people interpret scripture is mind boggling for they think they can live in sin but they are alright.
The Bible will plainly say something and they will go against it all because they want to enjoy sin and believe they are right with God.
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it is important to follow the commandments, there are different astral "vibrational levels" ... from hell to god, when you are pure, you are close to God and that is the right thing to do, this is how we should keep ourselves for the rest of our lives, but if you have to start stealing, you will already fall downwards to that certain "distance from God" where all the people who steal are....
then it can happen to you after death, even if you break only this one commandment all your life, that you will still be a Christian and somehow pure, but you will be reborn in a world far from God, where there are those who steal, take and sell drugs and so on..
then it can happen to you after death, even if you break only this one commandment all your life, that you will still be a Christian and somehow pure, but you will be reborn in a world far from God, where there are those who steal, take and sell drugs and so on..
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