To fulfill and obey God isn’t about checking every box or perfectly following every command Jesus gave. You won’t be able to do it all—and that’s the point. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). That’s why we believe in Him—because He did everything we couldn’t.
Yes, Jesus gave commandments, and many were directed to Israel, the people He was sent to first. “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matthew 15:24). But later, Paul was commissioned to preach to the Gentiles, to proclaim salvation to the whole world. “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes… to the Jew first and also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16).
There are layers to salvation—some being “from” wrath, sin, and death; one being “to” eternal life and the Kingdom of God. It’s not a one-size-fits-all formula. It’s a divine mystery unfolding through faith in Yeshua.
So when someone says you have to obey every single word Jesus spoke as if it’s a checklist for salvation—they’re missing the context. Many of His commands were for that generation, that moment, that covenant. “The law was our guardian until Christ came… now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian” (Galatians 3:24–25).
But yes—there are spiritual principles that build us up. When we seek God, abide in Christ, and allow Him to work through us, we grow. “Abide in me, and I in you… apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:4–5). That growth comes through believing in the One God sent (John 6:29), not through striving to be what only He could be.
And yes, we’re called to love our neighbor (Mark 12:31).
But let’s be honest—sometimes that’s hard. Sometimes I don’t want certain people in my life. I let God deal with them, because I can’t be Jesus. I believe in Him because He is the one who loved perfectly—“He loved righteousness and hated wickedness” (Hebrews 1:9). From birth, He loved the Father and mankind with flawless devotion.
That’s why we place our faith in Him. Because through Him, we’re not just called friends—we’re called children of God (John 1:12). And children grow. From immaturity to maturity. From confusion to clarity. From chaos to peace.
So yeah—watch out. Watch out for people on these forums. Watch out for people in the church. Watch out for yourself. “Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Trust God more than you trust people. And may He give you wisdom to grow in what truly matters—because not everything urgent is important, and not everything loud is true.
There only 2 things you can do – which is abiding in Christ – having faith/belief and abiding in Christ, growing as I stated, which produces the works of – love that are always from Yeshua and God whom work in your heart and through you to produce good fruit which is heavenly. Not earthly.
Yes, Jesus gave commandments, and many were directed to Israel, the people He was sent to first. “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matthew 15:24). But later, Paul was commissioned to preach to the Gentiles, to proclaim salvation to the whole world. “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes… to the Jew first and also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16).
There are layers to salvation—some being “from” wrath, sin, and death; one being “to” eternal life and the Kingdom of God. It’s not a one-size-fits-all formula. It’s a divine mystery unfolding through faith in Yeshua.
So when someone says you have to obey every single word Jesus spoke as if it’s a checklist for salvation—they’re missing the context. Many of His commands were for that generation, that moment, that covenant. “The law was our guardian until Christ came… now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian” (Galatians 3:24–25).
But yes—there are spiritual principles that build us up. When we seek God, abide in Christ, and allow Him to work through us, we grow. “Abide in me, and I in you… apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:4–5). That growth comes through believing in the One God sent (John 6:29), not through striving to be what only He could be.
And yes, we’re called to love our neighbor (Mark 12:31).
But let’s be honest—sometimes that’s hard. Sometimes I don’t want certain people in my life. I let God deal with them, because I can’t be Jesus. I believe in Him because He is the one who loved perfectly—“He loved righteousness and hated wickedness” (Hebrews 1:9). From birth, He loved the Father and mankind with flawless devotion.
That’s why we place our faith in Him. Because through Him, we’re not just called friends—we’re called children of God (John 1:12). And children grow. From immaturity to maturity. From confusion to clarity. From chaos to peace.
So yeah—watch out. Watch out for people on these forums. Watch out for people in the church. Watch out for yourself. “Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Trust God more than you trust people. And may He give you wisdom to grow in what truly matters—because not everything urgent is important, and not everything loud is true.
There only 2 things you can do – which is abiding in Christ – having faith/belief and abiding in Christ, growing as I stated, which produces the works of – love that are always from Yeshua and God whom work in your heart and through you to produce good fruit which is heavenly. Not earthly.
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