I have been looking at all the commands that are given to Believers in the New Testament:
Peter gives 10 commands to Believers:
Lay aside all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy and
evil speaking 1 Pet. 2:1
Desire the pure milk of the word 1 Pet. 2:2
Abstain from all fleshly lusts 1 Pet. 2:11
Honor all people, love your brothers in Christ, fear
God, honor rulers 1 Pet. 2:17
Be ready to give an answer of the hope that is in you
1 Pet. 3:15
Have a good conscience 1 Pet. 3:16
Cast all your cares upon God 1 Pet. 5:7
Be sober and vigilant 1 Pet. 5:8
Beware of backsliding 2 Pet. 3:17
Grow in grace 2 Pet. 3:18
James adds 4:
Count it all joy when you face trials James 1:2
Be swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger
James 1:19
Submit to God, resist the devil James 4:7
When you are suffering – pray; when you are cheerful
sing psalms James 5:13
…and the writer to the Hebrews adds 12:
Come boldly to the throne of grace Heb. 4:16
Do not be lazy, imitate those who are filled with
faith and patience Heb. 6:12
Do not forsake gathering with other believers, but exhort
one another Heb. 10:25
Lay aside every weight, and every sin - run with endurance
Heb. 12:1
Look to Jesus Heb. 12:2
Strengthen those who are weak and feeble Heb. 12:12
Be content with what you have Heb. 13:5
Do not be influenced by strange doctrines Heb. 13:9
Continually offer the sacrifice of praise and give
thanks Heb. 13:15
Do not forget to give and share with others Heb.
13:16
Obey your spiritual leaders Heb. 13:17
Pray for your leaders Heb. 13:18
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