Commands to Obey

Don't worry about anything; pray about everything. (Phil. 4:6; Luke 12:29-31)

Give to those who have need. (Deut. 15:11; Matt. 5:42)

Sing to the Lord. (Ps. 100:2, Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16)

Abstain from sexual immorality. Flee immorality. (1 Cor. 6:18; 1 Thess. 4:3; 2 Tim. 2:22; 1 Peter 2:11)

Show hospitality. (Heb. 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9)

Put away lying. Speak the truth in love. (Zech. 8:16a; Eph. 4:25; Col. 3:9)

Be kind. (Eph. 4:32; 2 Tim. 2:24a)

Do not speak evil of one another. (Ps. 15:3; 19:14; Eph. 4:31; 1 Tim. 3:11a; James 4:11a)

In everything give thanks. Count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Rejoice in the Lord. (1 Thess. 5:17; Ps. 68:3; Eph. 5:20; Phil. 4:4; James 1:2-3)

Love one another. (John 15:12; Heb. 13:1)

Humble yourself. (2 Cor. 10:17; 1 Peter 5:5b-6)

If someone has something against you, seek to be reconciled. (Matt. 5:23-24)

Do not return evil for evil. (Rom. 12:17-19)

Love your enemies and pray for them. (Prov. 24:17; Matt. 5:44; Luke 6:35)

Obey your employer . . . not only the good and gentle, but also the harsh. (Eph. 6:5-6; Col. 3:22-23; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Peter 2:18, 20b)

Obey your spiritual leaders. (Rom. 13:1-4; Heb. 13:17; 1 Peter 2:13-14, 17b)

Care for widows, orphans, and the poor. (Isa. 1:17; James 1:27) Honor your parents. (Prov. 6:20, 23a; 23:22; Eph. 6:2-3)

Reverence your husband. Adorn yourself with a submissive, meek, quiet spirit. (1 Peter 3:1-4)

Forgive. Do not become bitter. (Matt. 18:21-35, Luke 6:37b, Eph. 4:32, Col. 3:12-13, Heb. 12:14-15)