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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 ...Does my attitude toward myself affect my becoming a Christian?
How Self-Acceptance Relates to Salvation discovering the truth about God and our need for Him Without accepting yourself within the scope of God’s design, you will not see the need for God’s gift of salvation. Recognize Your Need for God God created man in His own image, and originally God and ...When asking for forgiveness, are there cautions I should consider?
When Asking for Forgiveness tips to keep in mind Confess only to those who were directly, or actually, offended. Accountability and prayer support between husbands and wives, parents and children, and members of the Body of Christ are important elements of healthy relationships, but additional ...What are some signs of genuine repentance?
Insights Into Repentance lessons from the prodigal son Repentance is not a mechanical duty, but rather a heartfelt response to the conviction of sin. It involves not only grief over sin, but it also includes a decision to change one’s ways. When John the Baptist preached, he challenged his list ...What basic steps should be taken in order to gain a clear conscience?
How to Gain a Clear Conscience take responsibility for your actions When you have offended others, gaining a clear conscience involves taking responsibility for your actions, seeking forgiveness, and making restitution. The following steps provide guidelines for examining your heart and making ...What can stand in the way of clearing my conscience?
Hindrances to Gaining a Clear Conscience common points of rationalization When you’ve said or done something that weighs on your conscience, you might try to explain away the guilt. The following issues could keep you from clearing your conscience: Knowing that the ones you offended were wrong ...When clearing my conscience, what attitudes should I have?
Attitudes for Gaining a Clear Conscience putting the beatitudes to work in your life When you ask a person to forgive you, he will recognize how far you’ve come in developing the following attitudes. Jesus spoke of these attitudes in the Sermon on the Mount (see Matthew 5:3–12), stating that th ...Is it possible to forgive an unfaithful husband?
From Ashes to Beauty how God is transforming a marriage and family Did you know there is a gift more costly than platinum and diamonds, and yet everyone can afford to give it? In time, it will cost the giver far more if it is not given. This gift makes us rich in relationships and causes us to ...How should I work through coming clean with my wife?
Take Responsibility for Moral Failure rebuilding a marriage damaged by hidden moral failure When you come clean with your wife by confessing moral failures, you will have a feeling of euphoria. It will seem as though hundreds of bricks have been taken off of your shoulders. You will even feel f ...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 ...Do I view children as God's gifts?
Receiving Precious Gifts learning to rejoice in God’s gift of children In 2003, our home was filled with growing children. Things were always in motion—children playing, fighting, enjoying the freshness of life, and getting into mischief. Our oldest daughter was nine while the youngest of our s ...Do I need to tell my spouse about sexual sins that I already confessed to God?
The Importance of Confession openness and brokenness in marriage The enemy will do all he can to keep us from being open with our spouse about our sexual failures. Satan will convince us that confessing them will only bring hurt and confusion, that God has already forgiven us, and that it’s a s ...Can my moral failures cause problems in my child's life?
Our Choices Affect Our Children moral purity provides protection When Satan binds a father through hidden sin, he is free to enter the lives of each family member to torment them. Struggles in a child’s life such as rebellion, lying, fears, moral failures, and other problems are often a direct ...Can I gain victory over hidden moral failure?
Freedom From Bondage deliverance from hidden moral failure Growing up, I had the typical “Leave It to Beaver” family. Mom stayed at home and made sure dinner was on the table at 5:30 when Dad walked through the door. I had one brother, one sister, and everything I could ask for—loving parents, ...Can I find freedom from the bondage of hidden sin?
A Pathway to Freedom finding freedom and restoration through Jesus Christ My childhood was unpredictable. Through the influence of alcohol, violence, and abuse, those years held little stability for me, and I became depressed and lonely. When stepfathers came into my life in steady succession, ...Can I be free from lust?
Find Freedom From Lust victory is possible through Jesus Christ Sin in our lives is similar to a ring in a bull’s nose. Just as the ring empowers the owner to lead the bull around at his own will, so Satan is able to lead us wherever he pleases when we allow sin to stay in our lives. When we si ...