What does Jesus expect from his followers? It's in the Bible, here's the commands set apart for your convenience.
(Matthew 7:1-2) Don’t judge others, you will be judged as you judge others (John 8:7) In other words recognize you are not without sin
(Matthew 7:6) Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy
(Matthew 7:7) Keep asking to receive, keep seeking to find, keep knocking and the door will be opened to you
(Matthew 25:34-36) Feed the hungry, give water to thirsty, give clothing to naked, care for the sick, visit the imprisoned
(Matthew 7:13-14) Enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate, it is difficult and only a few find it. Enter hell through the wide gate, many choose that way.
(Matthew 7:15) Beware of false prophets, disguised as harmless sheep but really are vicious wolves
(Matthew 10:1) Jesus gives authority to cast out evil spirits and heal every kind of disease and illness (Matthew 10:8) He commands to heal the sick, raise the dead, cure leprosy, cast out demons – give freely as you have received!
(Matthew 18:10) don’t look down on children (Matthew 23:8-12) we are all equal under Christ but the greatest must be the servant, be humble
(Matthew 18:15-17) Privately point out sins to other believers, then bring in others, then the church – if they don’t accept church’s decision treat them as unbelievers
(Mark 9:38-40) Don’t stop people performing miracles in the name of Jesus
(Mark 11:22-24) Have faith in God, without doubt in your heart – pray for anything, believing you’ve received it
(Luke 10:30-35) Have compassion on people who despise you, even at great cost and inconvenience.
(John 15:12) Love each other in the same way Jesus has loved you
(Luke 22:19-20) Give thanks to God for meals, remember Jesus body and the cup of covenant between God and his people – agreement confirmed with his blood, poured out as a sacrifice for you
(John 13:14) Wash each other’s feet
(Luke 6: 35-36) Love your enemies, do good to them, with compassion - lend without expecting to be repaid, act as children of the Most High – he is kind to the unthankful and wicked.
(Matthew 28:19-20) Make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in God’s name. Teach them to obey all these commands (John 14:15) with an attitude of love for Jesus.
(Luke 12:40) Be ready for Christ to return at any time
See Commandments of Jesus part 1
Matthew 7:1-2; John 8:7; Matthew 7:6; Matthew 7:7; Matthew 25:34-36; Matthew 7:13-14; Matthew 7:15; Matthew 10:1; Matthew 10:8; Matthew 18:10; Matthew 23:8-12; Matthew 18:15-17; Mark 9:38-40; Mark 11:22-24; Luke 10:30-35; John 15:12; Luke 22:19-20; John 13:14; Luke 6:35-36; Matthew 28:19-20; John 14:15; Luke 12:40
(Matthew 7:1-2) Don’t judge others, you will be judged as you judge others (John 8:7) In other words recognize you are not without sin
(Matthew 7:6) Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy
(Matthew 7:7) Keep asking to receive, keep seeking to find, keep knocking and the door will be opened to you
(Matthew 25:34-36) Feed the hungry, give water to thirsty, give clothing to naked, care for the sick, visit the imprisoned
(Matthew 7:13-14) Enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate, it is difficult and only a few find it. Enter hell through the wide gate, many choose that way.
(Matthew 7:15) Beware of false prophets, disguised as harmless sheep but really are vicious wolves
(Matthew 10:1) Jesus gives authority to cast out evil spirits and heal every kind of disease and illness (Matthew 10:8) He commands to heal the sick, raise the dead, cure leprosy, cast out demons – give freely as you have received!
(Matthew 18:10) don’t look down on children
(Matthew 18:15-17) Privately point out sins to other believers, then bring in others, then the church – if they don’t accept church’s decision treat them as unbelievers
(Mark 9:38-40) Don’t stop people performing miracles in the name of Jesus
(Mark 11:22-24) Have faith in God, without doubt in your heart – pray for anything, believing you’ve received it
(Luke 10:30-35) Have compassion on people who despise you, even at great cost and inconvenience.
(John 15:12) Love each other in the same way Jesus has loved you
(Luke 22:19-20) Give thanks to God for meals, remember Jesus body and the cup of covenant between God and his people – agreement confirmed with his blood, poured out as a sacrifice for you
(John 13:14) Wash each other’s feet
(Luke 6: 35-36) Love your enemies, do good to them, with compassion - lend without expecting to be repaid, act as children of the Most High – he is kind to the unthankful and wicked.
(Matthew 28:19-20) Make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in God’s name. Teach them to obey all these commands (John 14:15) with an attitude of love for Jesus.
(Luke 12:40) Be ready for Christ to return at any time
See Commandments of Jesus part 1
