All Things: Commanded To Us By Jesus

If you love Me, keep My commandments.*

John 14:15 (NKJV)

LOVE God above all, including your kin. LOVE ALL your neighbors. Show Jesus by LOVE. Love big to win big…

Pray without ceasing. Forgive everyone. Forgive everything. Thank God in all things.

  • Rejoice in trials.

  • Cling firmly to hope.

  • Seek and pursue peace.

  • Look for common ground.

Put on God’s Armor. Rely on God’s strength. Stand against Satan. Speak scripture to him.

  • Learn his devices.

  • Storm the gates of hell.

  • Go when others hide.

  • Fight when others faint.

Follow Christ closely. Read His Words daily. Obey at all costs. Know you’re not perfect.

  • Go and make disciples.

  • Seek every lost sheep.

  • Stop and help others.

  • Manifest mercy.

Say YES when you can. Say NO when you must. Avoid temptations. Refuse to turn back.

  • Resist homesickness.

  • Stand when others sit.

  • Praise when others whine.

  • Try and try again.

Don’t gossip or lie. Don’t focus on you. Don’t cling to comforts. Don't worship idols.

  • Don’t think you’re sinless.

  • Don’t exalt yourself.

  • Don't judge outsiders.

  • Don’t belittle dreams.

Don’t throw hurtful stones. Don't love or hoard wealth. Don't announce your gifts. Don’t chase after fame.

  • Don't worry about needs.

  • Don’t settle in doubt.

  • Don't fret the future.

  • Don’t “entertain” lust. 

Walk forward in faith. Attend a good church. Keep good company. Carry friends’ burdens.

  • Mind your own business.

  • Read the Word daily.

  • Fan flickering flames.

  • Show faith through your works.

Beware false prophets. Settle all disputes. Give generously. Share wholeheartedly.

  • Wash each other's feet.

  • Heed government rules.

  • Fulfill commitments.

  • Care for the needy. 

Walk the narrow path. Enter the narrow gate. Excel in your work. Follow Christ closely.

  • Shine by reflection.

  • Excel in your work.

  • Prepare for THE DAY.

  • Ask and seek to find.*

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

Perfect adherence to all of God’s Laws proved to be impossible for the Jews. 

Perfect adherence to Christ’s commandments seems just as impossible for Christians.* So what should we do? Try and try again. Practice righteousness. Stay hot on His trail.

What's new now? Jesus! He fills in the gap. He perfects our work. But don't get lazy. Diligently, do your best in all things.

All Things: Commanded To Us By Jesus (Part 16)

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

* These paraphrased Commandments of Jesus are a partial list.

* 49 Commands of Christ: What are the commands of Christ? - Institute in Basic Life Principles (This is not everything, but a good reference.)

* The Commandments of Jesus: Commandments of Jesus (This is not everything either, but also a good reference.)

Carey Arban