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What are the commands of Christ?
49 Commands of Christ words to live by Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. The following is a collection of 49 of Jesus’ commands. As you read through them, ask God to help you observe these words, ...What does God promise to those who keep Christ’s commands?
Rewards for Keeping the Commands of Christ treasures to reap when living by the words of Jesus When we keep—that is, observe, remember, and apply—the commands of Jesus Christ, Scripture explains that many rewards will follow. God will love us and reveal Himself to us. “He that hath my commandm ...What are the blessings of caring for aging parents?
The Adventure of Honoring a Father receiving the blessing of honoring parents For thirty one years, Las Vegas was my home. That’s where I met my wife and where our children were born. We were familiar with the city and had an abundance of friends and relatives there, but in 2001, God placed a d ...How is courtship different than dating?
What Is Courtship? understand how courtship differs from dating Courtship is a relationship between a man and a woman in which they seek to determine if it is God’s will for them to marry each other. Under the protection, guidance, and blessing of parents or mentors, the couple concentrates on ...When should a child be released from his parents' authority?
A father and mother’s jurisdiction ends when they transfer authority in marriage or when they release an adult son or daughter for training, work, or ministry. Before this transfer takes place, a measure of independence should be earned as the young person learns to discern and obey the guidanc ...What is an "umbrella of protection"?
Understanding “Umbrellas of Protection” embracing the Biblical principle of authority An umbrella is designed to provide protection from various elements of nature: rain, hail, snow, wind, or sunshine. As long as a person is under an umbrella, he finds shelter from harsh weather conditions. If ...If my parents are divorced, who is my authority figure?
The parent who is legally responsible for you becomes your direct authority. The separated parent may be a part of your chain of counsel. If the parent with whom you are living remarries, he or she automatically delegates part of his or her authority to your step-parent. Learn more about the Bi ...If my parents don’t care what I do, how can I honor their authority?
There are reasons why a parent has ceased caring about what his child does. In most cases, the child has had a strong will and rebelled against his parents. At some point, the parents just decided to stop arguing with him and gave up. When a young person dedicates his life to the Lord, clears h ...If I’m single and living on my own, do I still need to honor my parents?
First, be sure that God has led you to move away from your parents. When God designed the family structure, He purposed that each one in the family meet basic needs for others—especially social needs. When a single person leaves his family, he should be aware that most likely he will face tempt ...What rewards are promised to those who submit to authority?
The Blessings of Obedience rewards for those who submit to authority God promises rewards to those who submit to authority. The following Bible verses reveal that this concept affects many aspects of life. Things will be well with you. “Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandme ...Why did God allow me to have a handicapped father?
The following testimony is given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why does God let bad things happen?” Like most young people, I found fault with my parents and rejected God’s design for my family. One serious problem was the fa ...How can we develop solid, loving relationships in our family?
Build Loving Family Relationships nuturing acceptance and understanding within the family One of the major struggles that most families experience is in the area of family relationships. Everyone experiences some level of conflict among family members, and if we allow these conflicts to go unre ...How can family members help each other gain and maintain moral freedom?
Winning the War Against Lust summoning reinforcements for individual “battles” Accountability is more than going to a brother or sister in the Lord and confessing failure. Accountability is going to them in the middle of a battle, before we’ve fallen, and asking for their help. This concept hel ...Do sins from childhood need to be confessed?
Serial Shoplifting finding freedom in repentance and confession Probably because it seems unlikely, or trivial, or perhaps to ease the discomfort of finding they know a serial offender, some people laugh when I tell them that my otherwise happy childhood in the 1980s was marred by a brief crime ...Why did God allow me to be raised in a non-Christian home?
The following testimony was given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why did God let a bad thing happen?” I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 16. One of the first things I realized was that our home was not a Christ ...How can I have closer fellowship with my father?
Request Protection and Accountability The strongest innate tendency of a man is the instinct to protect. Men will fight to protect that which they love and for which they are responsible. Tell your father that you need his protection. Ask him to protect you in specific ways, such as holding you ...