Saturday, April 9, 2016

GRACEFUL COUNSELS

MEDITATE ON THE TEN GRACEFUL COUNSELS FROM THE WORD OF GOD EVERY DAY FOR A FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE

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Please make VERSE suggestions, as we have a special page for each counsel

Check #2 1 Thessalonians 5:6–11 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+5%3A6%E2%80%9311&version=NKJV

In #7 check Final Exhortations: Philippians 4:4-9New King James Version (NKJV)https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A4-9&version=NKJV


In # 5 check

John 14:15New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A15&version=NKJV

Colossians 3:12New King James Version (NKJV)

Character of the New Man

12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
TRUE HUMILITY IS TO LISTEN TO GOD AND DO HIS WILL 


In # 6 Check

Check True Religion: James 1:27New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A27&version=NKJV

Feed Jesus-Christ and be on His right side in His Kingdom: Matthew 25:31-46New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A+31-46&version=NKJV


Lend carefully, give freely. Proverbs 22:26New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+22:26&version=NKJV


In # 7

Healthy Living:


Romans 2:11New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+2%3A+11&version=NKJV11 For there is no partiality with God.
Acts 10:34New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+10%3A34&version=NKJV

Reverence for others

Philippians 2:3New King James Version (NKJV):
3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
 

Matthew 10:16New King James Version (NKJV)

Persecutions Are Coming

16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
And Moderatrion. Balance and Equilibrium in everything, unless God specifically leads to, guides to and orders so.

Philippians 4:4-9New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4&version=NIV


In # 10:

WORSHIP AND FEAR GOD (Worship and Fear God the whole week, Doing His Will, and come celebrate the Worship on Sabbath):  

John 14:15-18New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A+15-18&version=NKJV
Revelation 14:6-13New King James Version (NKJV) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelations+14%3A+6-13&version=NKJV
 

The 3 Angels message in # 10 with a focus on God the Creator, the Redemptor and the Savior, so the God of the Sabbath, that reminds us of all our three important needs taken care of by God. 


I wanted to point out how we believe the Sabbath is a date with God, a day of Love, Faith, Grace, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Humility and Priorities: there are many things you can do in the Sabbath that are not a sin, but there's Priority to God in the Sabbath, to Jesus-Christ and to the Holy Spirit: Focus on the great things you can do.





















Here for some meditation: THE 10 GRACEFUL PRESCRIPTIVE COUNSELS OF GOD'S WORD FOR FRUITFUL SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND HAPPINESS




Grace and The Word plus the following God's Love Four Axes of Practice throughout our lives


Grace
John 1:14New King James Version (NKJV)

The Word Becomes Flesh

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
The GRACE and The WORD 1 + The 4 Christian Practical Tips = 5

1) John 1: 1-5
The (LIVING) WORD
Was the Beginning
Was with God
Was God
All things were made through Him
In Him was Life
The life was the light of men
The light shines in the darkness
The darkness did not comprehend it
John 1New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1&version=NKJV



The Eternal Word

1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend[a] it.
The Bible has come up with a way to keep us grounded in Jesus-Christ and to LOVE, to be PRODUCTIVE: the WORD. Let's endeavor to remember the zest of these passages that will inspire every step we make. I remember them by heart now, and meditate on them every day, and remind myself all throughout the day:










2) Ephesians 6:10-20
THE WEAPONS OF CHRIST:
Truth (Belt) and Righteousness (Breastplate)
Readiness (Sandals) and Faith (Shield) 
Salvation (Helmet)
The Spirit and the Word (The Sword)
Prayers (Supplication Always) and Alertness (Watchful With Perseverance and Supplication for all the Saints)
Ephesians 6:10-20 New King James Version (NKJV) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+6%3A10-20&version=NKJV

The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,[a] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Footnotes:

  1. Ephesians 6:12 NU-Text reads rulers of this darkness. 

1 Thessalonians 5:6-11

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+5%3A6%E2%80%9311&version=NKJV

1 Thessalonians 5:6-11New King James Version (NKJV)

6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.









3) Galatians 5:22-23
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT:
Love and Joy
Peace and Forbearance
Kindness
Goodness and Faithfulness
Gentleness and Self-Control
Galatians 5:22-23 New King James Version (NKJV) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NKJV
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law










4) 2 Peter 1: 5-9
TO BE PRODUCTIVE IN CHRIST BY THE GRACE OF GOD
Diligence & Faith
Virtue & Knowledge
Self-Control
Perseverance & Godliness
Mutual Kindness & Love

Fruitful Growth in the Faith

5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
New King James Version (NKJV) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 




5) 1 Corinthians 13
LOVE (CHARITY) & Humility
Suffers long and is Kind
Does Not Parade itself and is Not Puffed up
Does Not Behave Rudely, Does Not Seek its own
Is not Provoked, Thinks No Evil
Does Not Rejoice in Iniquity, But Rejoices in the Truth
Bears All Things, Believes All Things,
Hopes all Things, Endures All Things
LOVE
Never Fails
Prophecies will Fail (Conditional)
Tongues cease
Knowledge vanish away (Better knowledge comes)
These Abide:
FAITH
HOPE
LOVE
LOVE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL (Love covers a multitude of sins) (The blood of Jesus covers all sins)
Humility:

Colossians 3:12New King James Version (NKJV)

Character of the New Man

12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;

John 14:15New King James Version (NKJV)

Jesus Promises Another Helper

15 “If you love Me, keep[a] My commandments.

Footnotes:

  1. John 14:15 NU-Text reads you will keep.

1 John 1:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.


1 Peter 4:8 New King James Version (NKJV)

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”[a]

1 Corinthians 13 New King James Version (NKJV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13&version=NKJV

The Greatest Gift

13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, it profits me nothing.
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.
13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Footnotes:

  1. 1 Corinthians 13:3 NU-Text reads so I may boast.

14 Bible results for Humility: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=humility&qs_version=NKJV

TRUE HUMILITY IS TO LISTEN TO GOD AND  DO HIS WILL





The GRACE and The WORD 1 + The 4 Christian Practical Tips + The 4 Wisdoms = 9
GRACE
2 Corinthians 12:8-9New King James Version (NKJV)
8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.












6) LOVE: Loving GOD and Loving your fellow Humans
 

Mark 12:28-34New King James Version (NKJV)


The Scribes: Which Is the First Commandment of All?


28 Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving[d] that He had answered them well, asked Him, “Which is the first commandment of all?”
29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
30 
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’[e

[e] This is the first commandment.[f]

31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’[g] There is no other commandment greater than these.”
32 So the scribe said to Him, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there is no other but He. 33 And to love Him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul,[h] and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
34 Now when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.”
But after that no one dared question Him.


Proverbs 19:17New King James Version (NKJV)
17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.
James 1:27New King James Version (NKJV)
27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. 
Matthew 6:2-4New King James Version (NKJV)
2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.[a]

Footnotes:

  1. Matthew 6:4 NU-Text omits openly.

Proverbs 22:26New King James Version (NKJV)
26 Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge,
One of those who is surety for debts;

19 Bible results for “LEND.” https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=LEND&qs_version=NKJV

Matthew 25:31-46New King James Version (NKJV)

The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations

31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy[c] angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; 43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’
44 “Then they also will answer Him,[d] saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 45 Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ 46 And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Footnotes:

  1. Matthew 25:6 NU-Text omits is coming.
  2. Matthew 25:13 NU-Text omits the rest of this verse.
  3. Matthew 25:31 NU-Text omits holy.
  4. Matthew 25:44 NU-Text and M-Text omit Him. 











7) Wisdom Proverbs 1:2-5
2To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
4 To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—
5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,
Proverbs 1:2-5 New King James Version (NKJV)

2To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
4 To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—
5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
Romans 2:11New King James Version (NKJV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+2%3A+11&version=NKJV
11 For there is no partiality with God.

Acts 10:34New King James Version (NKJV)

Preaching to Cornelius’ Household

34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.
REVERENCE FOR OTHERS
Philippians 2:3New King James Version (NKJV)
3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Matthew 10:16New King James Version (NKJV)

Persecutions Are Coming

16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

And Moderatrion. Balance and Equilibrium in everything, unless God specifically leads to, guides to and orders so.

Philippians 4:4-9New King James Version (NKJV)4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Meditate on These Things

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.


HEALTHY LIVING

Proverbs 12:18New King James Version (NKJV)

18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.



Final Exhortations:

Philippians 4:4-9New King James Version (NKJV)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A4-9&version=NKJV

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Meditate on These Things

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things arenoble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.




8) Exodus 20 New King James Version (NKJV)

The Ten Commandments


20 And God spoke all these words, saying:
2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

3 “You shall have no other gods before Me.

4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, 6 but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.

7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.

8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.

12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

13 “You shall not murder.

14 “You shall not commit adultery.

15 “You shall not steal.

16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”












9) Matthew 5 New King James Version (NKJV)

The Beatitudes

5 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
    For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
    For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
    For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
    For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 
12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Believers Are Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Christ Fulfills the Law

17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

Murder Begins in the Heart

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause[b] shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. 23 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.

Adultery in the Heart

27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old,[c] ‘You shall not commit adultery.’[d] 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

Marriage Is Sacred and Binding

31 “Furthermore it has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality[e] causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.

Jesus Forbids Oaths

33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

Go the Second Mile

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’[f] 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

Love Your Enemies

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor[g] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,[h] 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet your brethren[i] only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors[j] do so? 48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Footnotes:

1.     Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17
2.     Matthew 5:22 NU-Text omits without a cause.
3.     Matthew 5:27 NU-Text and M-Text omit to those of old.
4.     Matthew 5:27 Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18
5.     Matthew 5:32 Or fornication
6.     Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21
7.     Matthew 5:43 Compare Leviticus 19:18
8.     Matthew 5:44 NU-Text omits three clauses from this verse, leaving, “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
9.     Matthew 5:47 M-Text reads friends.
10. Matthew 5:47 NU-Text reads Gentiles.












10) The GRACE & The WORD 1 + The 4 Christian Practical Tips + 4 Wisdoms + 1 The GRACE of WORSHIP = 10
·  Living the Word by GRACE
Hebrews 4:16New King James Version (NKJV)
16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
WORSHIP and FEAR GOD: PRAY, STUDY, PREACH & TEACH how to do these four and Worship and Fear GOD
A) Revelation 3:14-22New King James Version (NKJV)

The Lukewarm Church

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans[a] write,
‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,[b] I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’”

Footnotes:

  1. Revelation 3:14 NU-Text and M-Text read in Laodicea.
  2. Revelation 3:16 NU-Text and M-Text read hot nor cold.
B) Revelation 12New King James Version (NKJV)
12 Here is the patience of the saints; here are those[g] who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
C) Matthew 28:19New King James Version (NKJV)
19 Go therefore[a] and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Footnotes:

  1. Matthew 28:19 M-Text omits therefore.


D) God of the Creation, the Redemption and the Salvation, thus God of the Sabbath

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelations+14%3A+6-13&version=NKJV



WORSHIP AND FEAR GOD (Worship and Fear God the whole week, Doing His Will, and come celebrate the Worship on Sabbath):

John 14:15-18New King James Version (NKJV)

Jesus Promises Another Helper

15 “If you love Me, keep[a] My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.

Footnotes:

  1. John 14:15 NU-Text reads you will keep.



Revelation 14:6-13New King James Version (NKJV)

The Three Angels

6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
8 A second angel followed and said, “‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great,’[a] which made all the nations drink the maddening wine of her adulteries.”
9 A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand, 10 they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” 12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus.
13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”
“Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

D) 'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away'"(Revelation 21:4, NKJV).



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