In many of my articles I speak about the commands of Jesus. I have found he had at least fifty so here is a list of them in an original list my mother typed up for your reference. There are many benefits to obeying Jesus.

The fifty commands of Jesus

1 Don’t call Jesus Lord when you don’t obey Him. Lk 6:46, Mt 7:21.

2 Build on the rock of obedience to Jesus otherwise you will fall. Mt 7:24-27, Lk 6:47-49.

3 Worship God alone. Mt 4:10b, Lk 4:8.

4 Follow Jesus. Mt 4:19, 11:28-30, Mk 1:17, Jn 1:43,12:26, 10:27, 21:22b.

5 Be salt and light to this world. Mt 5:13-16 Mk 9:50, Lk 11:33, 14:34. Jn 3:21.

6 Don’t call your brother a fool. Mt 5:22, 12:36.

7 Practice instant reconciliation. Mt 5:24-25.

8 Do not look with lust at another this is adultery in the heart. Mt 5:27-28.

9 Do not divorce and marry another, this is adultery. Mt 5:32, 19:9, Mk 10:11-12.

10 Don’t swear an oath. Mt 5:33-37.

11 Do more than expected, go the 2nd mile. Mt 5:38-41.

12 Give to those that 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 Quietly do good for God’s praise alone. Mt 6:1-4.

15 When you pray, fast or give do it secretly. Mt 6:5-6.

16 Don’t 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 Don’t be anxious. Mt 6:25-32, Lk 12:22-30, Jn14:1, 16:33.

19 Store your riches in heaven not on earth. Mt 6:19-21, 33, Lk 12:21, 31-34, Jn 12:25.

20 Judge not that you may 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 like to be treated. Mt 7:12, Lk 6:31.

23 Don’t waste time on argumentative people. Mt 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 Don’t 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, Lk 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 to God what is his. Mt 22:21, Mk 12:17, Lk 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 Keep alert and watch for the 2nd coming. Mt 24:44,46, 50-51, Mk 14:62, Lk 12:35-40, 21:27-28.

34 Honour 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. Mt 25:34-46.

36 Preach the Gospel and teach obedience. Mt 28:20, Mk 16:15, Lk 9:60b, Jn 21:15b, 16b, 17b.

37 Repent of your sins. Mk 1:15, Lk 13:3,5, Lk 15:7,10, 18-24.

38 Believe in Jesus Mk 16:16, Lk 9:35, Jn 12:36, 6:29, 20:29, 14:6.

39 Have child like faith. Mk 10:15, Lk 18:17, Mt 9:29.

40 Don’t sell things in God’s house. Mk 11:15-17, Jn 2:16.

41 Rejoice when you are persecuted. Lk 6:22-23.

42 Don’t be distracted from hearing God’s Word. Lk 10:38-42.

43 Act with compassion and not prejudice towards others. Lk 10:30-37.

44 Invite the poor to eat with you. Lk 14:13-14.

45 Humble yourself & take the lowest position Lk 14:8-11, 18:13-14, Mt 23:12, 19:30.

46 You must be born again. Jn 3:3, Jn 3:5-8.

47 Live in Me and live in My love. Jn 8:31-32, Jn 15:4, 9

48 Don’t covet your bother’s blessing Lk 12:13-15, 15:29-30

49 Be baptised Mt 29:19, Mk 16:16

50 Strive for perfection Mt 5:48, Jn 15:14