In many of my articles I talk about the commandments of Jesus. I found out I had at least fifty, so here’s a list of them in an original list my mom typed up for your reference. There are many benefits to obeying Jesus.
The Fifty Commandments of Jesus
1 Do not call Jesus Lord when you do not obey him. Lk 6,46, Mt 7,21.
2Build on the rock of obedience to Jesus, otherwise you will fall. Mt 7, 24-27, Lk 6, 47-49.
3 Worship only God. Mt 4,10b, Lk 4,8.
4 Follow Jesus. Mt 4,19, 11,28-30, Mc 1,17, Jn 1,43, 12,26, 10,27, 21,22b.
5 Be salt and light for this world. Mt 5,13-16 Mk 9,50, Lk 11,33, 14,34. John 3:21.
6 Do not call your brother a fool. Matthew 5:22, 12:36.
7 Practice instant reconciliation. Matthew 5:24-25.
8 Do not look lustfully at another, this is adultery in the heart. Matthew 5:27-28.
9 Do not divorce and marry someone else, this is adultery. Mt 5,32, 19,9, Mk 10,11-12.
10 Do not take an oath. Matthew 5:33-37.
11 Do more than expected, go the second mile. Matthew 5:38-41.
12 Give to those who ask. Mt 5:42, Lk 6:30, 38.
13 Love, bless and pray for your enemies. Mt 5,43-48, Lk 6,27-29.
14 Do good in silence for the sole praise of God. Mt 6, 1-4.
15 When you pray, fast or give, do it in secret. Mt 6, 5-6.
16 Do not use vain repetitions when praying. Mt 6,7-8, Mk 12,40.
17 Pray to God the Father. Mt 6,9, Jn 16,23-24.
18 Do not worry. Mt 6,25-32, Lk 12,22-30, Jn14,1, 16,33.
19 Keep your riches in heaven, not on earth. Mt 6,19-21, 33, Le 12,21, 31-34, Jn 12,25.
20 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. Mt 7,1-5, Lk 6,37, 41-42, Jn 7,24.
21 Keep asking, seeking and knocking. Mt 6,9-11, 7,7-11, Lk 11,9-13.
22 Treat others as you would like to be treated. Mt 7:12, Lk 6:31.
23 Don’t waste time with argumentative people. Matthew 7:6.
24 Forgive others. Mt 6,12, 14-15, 18,21, Mk 11,25-26, Lk 11,9-13.
25 Let the dead bury their dead. Mt 8:22, Lk 9:6a.
26 Do not fear people, fear God. Mt 10,28, 16,23, Lk 12,4-5.
27 Confess Christ before men. Mt 10,32-33, Mk 5,19, 8,38, Lk 9,26, 12,8-9.
28 Take up your cross. Mt 10,38-39, 16,24-26, Mk 8,34-37, Lk 9,23-26, 14,26-33.
29 Beware of hypocrisy and greed. Mt 15,6-9, 23,28, Le 6,41-42, 12,1b, 20,46-47.
30 Privately rebuke a brother, and if he repents, forgive him. Mt 18,15, Lk 17,3-4.
31 Pay your taxes and give God what is his. Mt 22,21, Mk 12,17, Lc 20,25, 21,4.
32 Love God and others. Mt 22,37-40, Mk 12,30-31, Lk 10,27, Jn 15,12, 13,34-35.
33 Be alert and watch for the second coming. Mt 24,44,46, 50-51, Mk 14,62, Lk 12,35-40, 21,27-28.
34 Honor God with all that you have been given. Mt 25,14-31, Lk 18,18.
35 Minister to others as you would to Jesus himself. Matthew 25:34-46.
36 Preach the Gospel and teach obedience. Mt 28,20, Mk 16,15, Lc 9,60b, Jn 21,15b, 16b, 17b.
37 Repent of your sins. Mc 1:15, Lk 13:3,5, Lk 15:7,10, 18-24.
38 Believe in Jesus Mc 16,16, Lk 9,35, Jn 12,36, 6,29, 20,29, 14,6.
39 Have children like faith. Mk 10,15, Lk 18,17, Mt 9,29.
40 Do not sell things in the house of God. Mk 11,15-17, Jn 2,16.
41 Rejoice when you are persecuted. Luke 6:22-23.
42 Do not be distracted from listening to the Word of God. Luke 10:38-42.
43 Act with compassion and without prejudice towards others. Luke 10:30-37.
44 Invite the poor to eat with you. Luke 14:13-14.
45 Humble yourself and take the lowest position Lk 14:8-11, 18:13-14, Mt 23:12, 19:30.
46 You have to be born again. John 3:3, John 3:5-8.
47 Live in Me and live in My love. John 8:31-32, John 15:4, 9
48 Do not covet your brother’s blessing Lk 12,13-15, 15,29-30
49 Being baptized Mt 29:19, Mk 16:16
50 Striving for perfection Mt 5:48, Jn 15:14
