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POSTED BY: Messianic_Believer on Aug 16, 2006
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The Teachings Of Jesus
Love God first, and your fellow human as yourself, and whatever you find hatefull to yourself, do not do to another, but do to others as you would have them do to you. This is the essence of the Torah and the prophets. Dont think that I came to destroy the Torah and the prophets; I came to fullfill. Whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments will be considered "least" by those in the kingdom of God. Be doers of the Torah and not hearers only, for faith without works is dead.
When you give charity do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Let your gift to charity sweat in your hands until you know to whom you give it. When you pray go to your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who sees in secret. The first will be last, and the last will be first. For nothing hidden will fail to be revealed.
Do not be of two minds or speak from both sides of your mouth, for speaking from both sides of your mouth is a deadly trap. Above all, you are always under oath. If you say "yes," then it is "yes, and "no," then it is"no".
Give to one who asks you, and from one who would borrow turn not away. Whoever has two coats must share with him who has none, and whoever has food must do likewise. Lend, expecting nothing in return. Take no interest.
Forgive and you will be forgiven, give and it will be given to you, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Confess your sins one to another and pray for one another. Care for those who oppose you, pray for those who mistreat you, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you. Cast the plank from your own eye so you can see to remove the splinter from that of your fellow human. In the same manner as you judge others, you will be judged. For judgement will be without mercy to one who has shown no mercy.
Draw near to God and God will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands you sinners and purify your hearts you double - minded. Lament and mourn and weep. Humble yourselves before God and He will exalt you.
It is impossible to mount two horses or to stretch two bows-- you cannot serve God and the system of this world. Following the path of righteousness leads to the cross. Beware when all humans speak well of you. A prophet is not without honor except in his or her own circles. He who is not for me is against me.
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'If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments'
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