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"Moreover it is REQUIRED in stewards, that a man be found FAITHFUL" (1 Corinthians 4:2).
We are living in a day that is marked by UNFAITHFULNESS. The
mystery of LAWLESSNESS is already working (2 Thess. 2:7) and
this condition of total disrespect for God's requirements will
reach its climax at the end of this age (2 Thess. 2:7-8).
INFIDELITY is rampant, not only with respect to marital
obligations, but with respect to any moral obligations. It is
a day when men cannot be counted on or trusted for anything.
It seems that the only sure thing you can count on is that men
will be unfaithful, and this problem is not found exclusively
among those outside of Christ. Those who name the name of Christ
must be counted among the unfaithful.
In this age or in any age, it is a very rare thing to find a
faithful man: "Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the
faithful fail from among the children of men" (Psalm 12:1).
Everyone of us shall someday give account to God. The issue then
will not be how FAMOUS or FLAMBOYANT (showy) or FLASHY (outwardly
successful) we were, but how FAITHFUL we were: "Well done, thou
good and FAITHFUL servant: thou hast been FAITHFUL over a few
things, I will make thee ruler over many things." (Matt. 25:21).
A faithful person is the person who fulfills a given responsibility
and who rightfully carries out an obligation or duty. The
believer desires to please His Saviour and be faithful to Him.
In order to find my God-given responsibilities and duties, I must
go to the pages of God's Word, the Holy Bible.
Many believers know what is required of them by God but they are
totally frustrated by their continual failure to perform that
which they know they should do. "For what I would, that do I
not; but what I hate, that do I...for to will is present w1th me;
but how to perform that which is good I find not" (Romans 7:15-18). God must bring us to the point where we realize that in and of ourselves we do not have what it takes to be faithful.
The Lord Jesus Christ is the only SOURCE of a faithful life and
an obedient life. He is our LIFE (Col. 3:1-4) and He is our
VINE (John 15:1-7). Apart from Him we are totally unfaithful
(John 15:5) but in Him we have all the resources that we need to
fulfill our duties and keep His commandments (Phil. 4:13;
2:13; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Thess. 4:8; 1 Cor. 15:10; Col. 1:29).
It's His salvation, it's His life, it's His working, it's His power, it's His grace and He gets all the glory!
Every believer should honestly confess the following: "I
acknowledge that, of myself, I am totally unable to fulfill
my God-given responsibilities and duties, but I TRUST, even
as my Lord Jesus has commanded in His Word that I should do
these things, that He will by His grace enable me to do them.
I am trusting the LIFE and POWER of the RISEN CHRIST to work in
me mightily."
The believer finds great comfort and encouragement when he
remembers that the Christ who lives in Him is FAITHFUL (see
Hebrews 3:l-2). My faithful Saviour can live out His life in
me. Jesus never fails!
THE PROCEDURE THAT WAS FOLLOWED:
This study involved only the New Testament although the same procedure could be done in the Old Testament as well.
Beginning with Matthew and ending with Revelation, I tried to examine carefully every verse in the New Testament making a note of any and every responsibility or duty toward God or man, and listing them in various categories.
These Scriptures references are here listed in the various categories. The category name will first be given. This will be followed by a key verse. The responsibility will then be described and summarized by a brief sentence or two. This will be followed by all of the references in the New Testament which relate to this category, either directly or indirectly (those references which relate indirectly are put in parentheses).
Due to my own frailty and weakness, I know that there are verses which relate to a certain duty which have been unintentionally overlooked and thus are missing from the proper category. Even though I examined every verse I know there are things that I missed. As you find these you can add them to this paper under the proper category.
What value does such a study have? First of all, I have never seen a complete listing of all of the God-ward and man-ward responsibilities, and this in itself was very helpful. We need to know what is required of us, and this study presents God's commands and God's requirements in a comprehensive and organized way. Also I was greatly blessed by writing the summary statements and I believe that these will be helpful and edifying to all who read them. This study can also serve as a helpful tool in one's personal time of Bible reading and study. Choose a category of interest and then read all the verses listed. For example, a believer having problems at work may want to study the category entitled, "THE BELIEVER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO HIS EMPLOYER." Finally it's something that a believer can always have at hand for reference when needed.
May the Lord be pleased to use this study for His glory and for the help, benefit and edification of His church!
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO GLORIFY HIM | Phil. 1:20 (Key Verse) |
The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. May those who love His salvation say continually, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BE MAGNIFIED!
Luke 1:46 (2:20) 17:18; 18:43 (23:47) John 3:30; 15:8 (17:4) 21:29 Acts (4:21) 11:18; 21:20; Romans 1:21; 4:20; 14:7-8; 15:6; 15:9; 16:27; 1 Cor. 6:20; 10:31; 2 Cor. 4:15; Galatians (1:24) Phil. 1:11; 1:20; 4:20; 2 Thess. 1:12; 1 Tim. 1:17; 2 Tim. 4:18; 1 Pet. 2:9 (2:12) 4:11; 4:16; 2 Pet. 3:18; Jude 25; Rev. 1:6 (4:10-11); 5:11-14; 7:12); 14:7; 15:4; 19:1 (19:7).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO WORSHIP HIM | John 4:23-24 (Key Verse) |
How much is God worth to me? How much do I value and appreciate God for who He is?
Matthew 2:11; 4:10; Luke 4:8; 24:52; John 4:21-24; 9:31; Phil. 3:3; Rev. 7:11; 11:16-17; 14:7; 15:4; 19:4; 19:10. (20:4) 22:9.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO PRAISE HIM | Acts 2:46-47 (Key Verse) |
With my lips I tell how great and glorious God is and by my life I show that I really believe God is everything He said He is.
Luke (2:20) 18:43; 24:53; Acts 2:47; 3:8; 16:25; Romans 15:11; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. (2:12) 13:15; James 5:13; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 19:5.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO HONOR HIM (PUT HIM FIRST) | Colossians 1:18 (Key Verse) |
God honors those who honor Him. He is never a loser who puts God first.
Matthew 6:33 (11:6) 12:30; 15:8; 22:21; Mark 7:6; 12:17; Luke 2:49 (7:23) 10:16; 11:2; 11:23; 12:31; 20:25; John 5:23 (8:49-50) Romans 1:21; Phil. 2:21; 3:7-10; Col. 1:18; 3:17; 3:22; 1 Tim. 6:1; 1 Peter (2:13) 3:15; 1 John (5:21) Rev. 3:8.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BLESS HIM | Luke 24:53 (Key Verse) |
From my heart and with my lips I must speak well of God, ever blessing the One who has so blessed me (Ephesians 1:3)
Luke 2:28; 7:29; 13:35; 24:53; Eph. (1:3) 1 Pet. (1:3).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO THANK HIM | 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Key Verse) |
I can be thankful for all things because my God is working all things together for His glory and my good. True thanksgiving should manifest itself in "thanksliving". Most of all I am thankful for the gift of God's abundant grace in the Person of Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 9:15).
Luke (2:38) 17:16; Rom. l:21; 6:17; 2 Cor. 2:14; 4:15; 8:16; 9:11; 9:15; Eph. 5:4; 5:20; Phil. 1:3; 4:6; Col. 1:12; 2:7; 3:17; 4:2; 1 Thess. 1:2; 3:9; 5:18; 2 Thess. 1:3; 1 Tim. 1:12; Philemon 4; Heb. 13:15; Rev. 11:17.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO SERVE HIM | Acts 20:19 (Key Verse) |
As a believer I am free to serve Christ. What a wonderful slavery!
Matthew 4:10; 6:22-24; Luke 1:74 (2:37) 2:49; 4:8; 16;13; John 4:34; 9;4 (17:4) Acts 9:6; 13:2; 20:19; Romans 1:9; 6:22; 7:6; 12:11; 14:18; 16:12; 1 Cor. 15:10; 15:58; 2 Cor. 6:1; 6:4; Eph. 6:5-7; Phil. 2:16; 2:22; Col. 3:22-24; 4:12; 1 Thess. 1:3; 1:9; Heb. 9:14; 12:28; 1 Pet. 2:16; Rev. (1:1; 7:15; 19:5).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO LOVE HIM | 1 Peter 1:8 (Key Verse) |
Before I ever loved Him, He first loved me, even when I was dead in sin. I demonstrate my love for Him by keeping His commandments. Faith is the root, love is the fruit (Gal. 5:6).
Matthew 10:37; 22:36-38; Mark 12:29-30;, 12:33; Luke (7:44-47) 10:27; 11:42; John 8:42; 14:15; 14:21-24; 16:27; 21:15-17; 1 Cor. 8:3 (10:7; 10:14) 16:22; Eph. 6:24; 2 Thess. (3:5); 2 Tim. 3:4; James 1:12; 1 Pet. 1:8; 1 John (2:15); 4:19; 5:2 (5:2); Rev. (2:4).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO OBEY HIM | John 14:15 (Key Verse) |
God is so great that to disobey Him is unthinkable. Obedience is the very best way to show that I believe. Obedience is love in action.
Luke (1:6; 2:39) 6:37-49; 9:35; 17:9-10; John 2:5; 14:15; 14:21-23; 15:9-10; Acts 4:19; 5:29; 7:37; 9:6; 1 Cor. 7:19; 2 Cor. 2:9; 10:5; Gal. 5:7; Eph. 6:5; Col. 3:22-23; 1 Pet. 1:14; 1 John 2:3-5; 3:22; 5:2-3; Rev. 1:3; 3:8; 3:10; 14:12; 22:7; 22:9; 22:14.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO PLEASE HIM | Ephesians 5:10 (Key Verse) |
"I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face." God is working in me that which is well pleasing in His sight!
John (8:29); l Cor. 7:32; 7:34; 2 Cor. 5:9; Gal. 1:10; Eph. 5:10; 6:6-7; Phil. 3:8; Col. 1:10; 3:20; 3:22-23; 1 Thess. 2:4; 4:1; 2 Tim. 2:4; Heb. 11:5-6; 13:18; 13:21; 1 John 3:22.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO CONFESS HIM | Matthew 10:32 (Key Verse) |
The redeemed of the Lord need to say so. With our heart and with our lips we agree with God that Jesus Christ is Lord and that He is the only Saviour.
Matthew 10:32; Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26; 12:8-9; Romans l0:9-10; 1 Timothy 6:12
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO REFLECT HIM (SHINE FOR HIM) | 2 Corinthians 3:18 (Key Verse) |
May the beauty of the Lord Jesus be seen in my life. The world must not see the ugliness of self and sin. As a child of God I bear the family likeness (1 John 2:29).
Matthew 5:16; John 3:30; Acts 4:13; 1 Cor. 15:49; 2 Cor. 3:18; Epb. 5:1; Phil. 2:15; 1 Pet. 2:9; 1 John 2:6.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO TRUST HIM | 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Key Verse) |
Faith is the key to the Christian life. I was saved by faith and so I must live. Faith lays hold of the facts in God's Word and makes them real in my experience.
Matthew 4:7; 6:25-34 (14:27-31); Mark 5:36; 11:22; Luke 4:12; 8:24-25; 8:50; 12:7; John 6:20; 14:1; 14:27; Romans 4:20-21; 14:22-23; 15:13; 1 Cor. 10:10; 2 Cor. 1:9; 3:4; 4:13; 5:7; Gal. 2:20; 5:5-6; Eph. 1:15; 3:17; 6:16; Phil. 2:24; 3:3; 4:6; Col. 1:4; 2:5-6; 1 Thess. 1:3; 1:8; 5:8; 2 Thess. 1:3; 1 Tim. 1:5; 1:19; 6:11; 6:17; 2 Tim. 2:22; 3:10; Philemon 5; Heb. (2:13) 3:12; 6:18-19; 10:23; 10:35,38,39; Hebrews chapter 11; 1 Pet. 1:8; 1:21; 3:5; 5:7; 1 John 5:4.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO FEAR HIM | Hebrews 12:28 (Key Verse) |
Those who fear God need fear nothing else. May I be terribly afraid of doing anything that would displease Him! May my conduct ever be affected by the consciousness of His Person and Presence.
Matthew 10:28; Mark (12:6) Luke 1:50; 12:4-5 (20:13) Acts 9:31; Romans 3:18 (11:20) 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. (5:4) 5:21 (6:5) Phil. 2:12-13; Col. 3:22; Heb. 4:1; 12:28; 1 Pet. 1:17; 2:17; 3:15; Rev. 14:7; 15:4; 19:5.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO REPENT | Revelation 3:19 (Key Verse) |
The believer who is not walking in a manner worthy of Jesus Christ is in need of a genuine change of mind and heart and direction.
Luke (22:31-32) 2 Cor. 7:9-10; Rev. 2:5; 3:3; 3:19. Note: The responsibility of the unsaved man to repent will be covered under the category "the unsaved person's responsibility before God".
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO FOLLOW HIM (BE HIS DISCIPLE) | John 8:31-32) (Key Verse) |
The demands of discipleship are great. I have decided to follow Jesus and there is no turning back. I will sit at His feet, hear His Word, worship and follow Him!
Matthew (4:19-22; 8:19-22; 9:9) 10:37-39; 11:28-30; 16:24-25; 19:27; Mark 1:17 (2:14) 8:34-35; 10:28-30; Luke (5:11; 5:27-28) 9:23-25; 9:57-62; 14:26-33; 17:33 (18:22; 18:28-29) John (1:37) 8:31-32; 21:19; 21:22; Acts 9:6; Phil. 3:7-14; Rev. (14:4).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM (ABIDE) | John 15:4-5 (Key Verse) |
I can enjoy the life that I have in Christ. God has called me unto Himself that I might know Him and walk with Him and enjoy His presence.
Mark 3:14; Luke 10:39-42; John 15:1-7; Acts 4:13; 1 Cor. 1:9 (11:28-32) Phil. 3:10-11; Heb. 4:9-11; James 4:8; 1 John 1:1-10; 2:28; Jude 21.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO REJOICE IN HIM | Philippians 4:4 (Key Verse) |
Regardless of my circumstances, I can delight myself in the Lord, knowing that He is working out His purpose to conform me to the image of His Son.
Luke 1:47; 10:20; 24:52; John 3:29; 15:11; Acts 5:41; 13:52; Romans 15:10; 15:13; Phil. 2:16; 3:1; 3:3; 4:4; Col. 1:11; 3:16; 1 Thess. 3:9; 5:16; 1 Pet. 1:8; Rev.19:7).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO REST IN HIM | Matthew 11:28-30 (Key Verse) |
I can cease from my own lifeless works and I can rest in a great God who works in me mightily.
Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews 4:9-11.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO LIVE FOR HIM (WALK WITH HIM) | 2 Corinthians 5:15 (Key Verse) |
I once lived for self but the cross has brought an end to that. Christ is now my life. In His life I live (in His death I died), all for His glory.
Romans 14:7-9; 2 Cor. 5:15; Gal. 2:19; 2:20; 6:15-16; Eph. 4:1; 5:2; 5:14-15; Phil. 2:12; 2:21; 3:7-11; Col. 1:9-11; 3:17; 1 Thess. 2:12; 4:1; Heb. 12:1-2; Rev. 3:15; 3:19.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO STAND FIRM IN HIM | Philippians 4:1 (Key Verse) |
I have a perfect position in Christ Jesus. By faith I need to stand firm where God has already placed me.
1 Cor. 16:13; Eph.6:13-14; Phil. 1:27; 4:1; 1 Thess. 3:8; 2 Thess. 2:15.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO GIVE ACCOUNT TO HIM | 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 (Key Verse) |
I shall someday stand before the One who died for me. My greatest ambition is to hear His well done and to be well-pleasing to Him (2 Cor. 5:9). That which abides and remains in eternity is only that which was done while abiding in Christ in time.
Matthew 16:27; Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26; 12:20; 12:47-48; 19:15,22,26; Romans 14:10-12; 1 Cor. 3:11-15; 4:4-5; 9:24-27; 2 Cor. 5:10-11; Eph. 6:8; Col. 3:24; 1 Tim. 6:19; 2 Tim. 4:8; Heb. 4:13; 10:30-31; 10:35; James 2:12; 3:1; 1 Pet. 4:17; 1 John 2:28; Rev. (3:2) 3:3; 3:11; 22:12.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO PERSEVERE BY HIS GRACE | Colossians 1:23 (Key Verse) |
I have decided to follow Jesus and there is no turning back. God not only saved me but He also keeps me saved. I am on the ship of faith until I reach the heavenly shore. I may fall down hard on the deck but I will never fall overboard. The same Christ who interceded for Peter and prayed that his faith would not fail is the same great Intercessor that I have today.
Matthew (24:13) Mark (13:13) Luke (21:19) Acts 11:23; 14:22; 1 Cor. 16:13; Phil. 3:12-14; Col. 1:23; 2 Thess. 3:13; 1 Tim. 1:18; 6:12; 2 T1m. 4:7; Heb. 3:6; 3:12; 3:14; 4:14; 6:11-12; 10:23; 10:35-39 (chapter 11) 12:1-2 (12:15) 1 John 2:19; Rev. 14:12 (20:4).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO SUBMIT TO HIM (SURRENDER) | James 4:7 (Key Verse) |
Christ is my Lord and Master. He is over me and I gladly take my place under Him in humble submission. "Lord, what would you have me to do?"
Acts 9:6; Romans 6:13; 12:1-2; 13:1; 2 Cor. 8:5; Eph. (5:21) 5:22; Heb. 12:5; James 4:7.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO GROW IN HIM | 2 Peter 3:18 (Key Verse) |
Growth is my progress in Christ-likeness through time. It is a process that will not be completed until the day of Christ. God is not finished with me yet. May I allow nothing to hinder my growth in Christ.
Matthew 11:29; 1 Cor. 12:1; 14:20; 2 Cor. 13:11; Eph. 3:18-19; 4:15; Phil. 1:9-10; 3:10: 3:11-14; Col. 1:9-10 (2:2-3) 1 Thess. 4:13; 1 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 6:1; 12:1-2; 13:9; 2 Pet. 1:5-7; 3:18; 1 John 2:13-14.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BOAST IN HIM | 1 Corinthians 1:31 (Key Verse) |
Salvation is of the Lord! I give God all the credit and put no confidence in the flesh. To God be the glory, great things He hath done!
1 Cor. 1:29-31; 2 Cor. 10:17: Gal. 6:14; Phil. 3:3
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE FRUITFUL IN HIM (GOOD WORKS) | Colossians 1:10 (Key Verse) |
Fruit is the outflow of God's life. May Christ express Himself through me. May I bear much and more fruit for His glory.
Matthew 3:8; Luke 3:8 (13:9); John 15:1-7; 15:16; Rom. 7:4; 1 Cor. 14:1; Eph.2:10; Phil. 1:11. Col. 1:10; 1 Tim. 6:18; 2 Tim. 2:21; 3:17; Tit. 2:14; 3:1; 3:8; 3:14; Heb. (9:14) 13:16; 13:20-21; James 2:14-26; 3:13; 3:17; 1 Pet. 2:12; 3:11.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE STRONG IN HIM | Ephesians 6:10 (Key Verse) |
God is my strength! The battle is the Lord's! In Him I am strong and in Him my God causes me always to triumph.
1 Cor. 16:13; 2 Cor. (12:10) Eph. 3:16-17; 6:10-18; Phil. 3:10; 4:1; 4:13; Col. 1:11; 2:7; 1 Tim. 1:18; 6:12; 2 Tim. 2:1.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE CONTENT IN HIM | Philippians 4:11 (Key Verse) |
I have Christ and thus I need nothing else. All I need is found in Him. His grace is enough for me (Hebrews 13:5).
Phil. 2:14; 4:11; 1 Tim. 6:6; 6:8; Heb. 13:5
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE PATIENT, WAITING ON HIM | Hebrews 12:1 (Key Verse) |
I can abide under the hardships of life knowing that my God is in control and He is using these trials to conform me to the image of His Son.
Rom. (5:3-4) Heb. 10:36; 12:1; James 1:12; 5:7-8.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE HUMBLE UNDER HIS HAND | 1 Peter 5:5-6 (Key Verse) |
The way up is the way down. My Lord went very low so He could raise me to the heights. May I go very low so I can lift up others in the direction of my Saviour.
Matthew 5:3-5; 18:4; Luke (1:48-53) 6:20-21; 14:11; Acts 20:19; Rom. 12:3; 1 Cor. 1:29-31; 4:6-7; 10:12; Gal. 6:3; Eph. 4:1-2; Col. 3:12; 1 Tim. 6:11; 6:17; James 4:9-10; 1 Pet. 3:15; 5:5-6.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE SINCERE AND HONEST | 2 Corinthians 8:21 (Key Verse) |
As a sinner saved by grace I have nothing to hide and nothing to cover up. I am an open book for all to read.
2 Cor. 8:21; Eph. 6:5-7; Phil. 2:15; Col. 3:22-23; 1 Peter 2:12
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE HOLY | 1 Peter 1:15-16 (Key Verse) |
Holiness is God's work of setting me apart as a clean vessel for His service. Jesus Christ is my sanctification and He is my holiness. I have been identified with Christ in His death and resurrection. My responsibility is to know God's facts, count them as true and present myself to Him as one who is alive from the dead (Romans chapter 6).
Matthew 5:8; Luke 1:75; Romans 6:19,22; 1 Cor. 7:34; 2 Cor. 6:17; 7:1; Eph. 1:4; 4:24; 4:26; 5:3; 1 Thess. 4:3; 5:22; 1 Tim. 5:22; 2 Tim. 1:9; 2:21; 2:22; Titus 1:8; 2:14; Heb. (3:1) 12:14; James 4:8-9; 1 Pet. 1:14-16; 2:11; 3:11; 2 Pet. 3:11; 3:14; 1 John 2:1; 3:3.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE FAITHFUL | 1 Corinthians 4:2 (Key Verse) |
What am I doing with what God has entrusted to me? Am I faithful even in the little things? It matters not how famous I am but how faithful I am! I can always count on God. Can He count on me?
Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 16:10,12; Luke 19:12-27; 1 Cor. 4:2; Eph. 1:1; 5:16; 1 Tim. 6:20; Tit. 1:7.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO DO HIS WILL | Matthew 12:50 (Key Verse) |
God's will is revealed in God's Word. It is God who works in me to give me the desire and the ability to do His good pleasure.
Matthew 6:10; 7:21; 12:48-50; Mark 3:33-35; Luke 11:2; 22:42; John (4:34; 5:30; 6:38) 7:17; 9:31 (18:11); Romans 12:2; Eph. 5:17; 6:6; Col. 1:9; 4:12; 2 Thess. 1:11; Heb. (10:7) 13:21; 1 Pet. 4:2; 1 John 2:17.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT | Ephesians 5:18 (Key Verse) |
The Spirit of God is the power that works in me. I must never hinder or quench His working. He wants to manifest the life of Christ in and through me. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Acts 9:17; 9:31; 13:52; Romans 8:4; 15:13; Gal. 3:3; 5:16 (5:22-23) 5:25; Eph. 4:30 (5:9) 5:18; 1 Thess. 5:19.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST (AND TO MIND THE THINGS OF CHRIST) | Philippians 2:5 (Key Verse) |
May my mind be saturated with the Word of God. As I continue in God's Word then more and more I will be thinking God's thoughts after Him and seeing things from His point of view. I must be at home in God's Word and God's Word at home in me (John 15:7; Col. 3:16)
Romans 8:5-6; 12:2; 2 Cor. 4:18; 10:5; 13:11; Eph. 4:23; Phil. 1:27; 2:5; 3:15-16; 4:8; Col. 3:1-2; Heb. 3:1; 12:2-3; 1 Pet. 1:13.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO LIVE RIGHTEOUSLY | 1 Peter 2:24 (Key Verse) |
In Christ's death I have died to sin that I might live unto righteousness (right living, right acting, right thinking, right speaking and right being).
Matthew 5:6; Luke (1:6) 1:75; 6:9; 11:33-36; John 5:29; 7:24; Acts 23:1; Romans 6:4,13; 13:12-14; 1 Cor. 15:34; 2 Cor. 1:12; Gal. (6:4) 6:9; Eph. 4:1; 4:24; 5:8; 6:14; Phil. 1:27; 2:12; 2:15; Col. 1:10; 1 Thess. 2:12; 4:1; 5:21-22; 1 Tim. 4:7; 6:6; 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:19; 2:22; 3:10; 3:12; James 3:13; 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2:24; 4:2; 2 Pet. 1:6-7; 3:11; 1 John 1:7; 2:29; 3:7-10.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO REMEMBER WHAT HE SAVED ME FROM | Ephesians 2:11 (Key Verse) |
God has brought me our of an horrible pit, out of the depths of sin and despair and now I am seated with Christ in heavenly places, all to the praise of the glory of His grace.
1 Cor. 12:2; Eph. 2:11 (4:17-20); Tit. 3:3; 2 Peter 1:9. See also Eph. 2:1-3.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO REMEMBER HIS DEATH | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (Key Verse) |
I must make sure that the cross is ever before me. When I fail to remember the cross-work of Christ, then I have forgotten the very basis of my communion with my Saviour.
Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Gal. (6:14).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO CLAIM GOD'S VICTORY AGAINST SATAN | James 4:7 (Key Verse) |
I am in a spiritual battle and I must recognize my true enemy. Satan is no match for the believer who stands under God in humble submission and who stands upon God's Word in total obedience.
Matthew (chapter 4; 16:22-23) Mark (8:31-33) Luke (4:1-13; 8:12) 2 Cor. 2:11; 6:7; (11:3; 11:13-15); Eph. 4:27; 6:11-18; 1 Thess. (5:8) 1 Tim. 3:6-7; 5:14-15; James 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:8-9; 1 John 2:13-14 (3:8; 4:4; 5:19-20) Rev. 12:11.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO LOOK FOR HIS (CHRIST'S) COMING | Titus 2:13 (Key Verse) |
His return is imminent which means that He may come at any time. God does not say "get ready" but "be ready". How can I be ready? By constantly serving and shining (Luke 12:35), which is only possible as I abide in Him (1 John 2:28). May I be among the faithful ones who "love His appearing" (2 Timothy 4:8).
Matthew 24:42,44,46; 25:13; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 12:35-40; 12:42-46; 19:13 (21:28; 21:36) Romans 13:11; 1 Cor. 1:7; (11:26) 2 Cor. 5:8; Gal. 5:5; Phil. 1:10; 4:5; 1 Thess. (1:3) 1:10; 5:6,8; 2 Thess. 3:5; 2 Tim. 4:8; Tit. 2:13; Heb. 9:28; James 5:7-8; 1 Pet. (1:13) 4:7; 2 Pet. 3:12-13; 1 John 2:28; Jude 21; Rev. 2:25; 3:11 (16:15) 22:7.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO MAKE SURE OF MY SALVATION | 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Key Verse) |
Does my life convince people that I am a child of God or do others have doubts and questions as to whether I am really saved? I need to KNOW that I am saved (1 John 5:13) and I need to SHOW that I am saved (James 2:18).
2 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Peter 1:10; 1 John (5:13).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO THE WORD OF GOD | Matthew 4:4 (Key Verse) |
God's Word is food for my soul. It is to be my constant meditation and delight. It contains light to direct me, food to nourish me and comfort to cheer me. It should fill my memory, rule my heart and guide my feet. I am to read it prayerfully, carefully, slowly, systematically, lovingly, obediently and reverently.
Matthew 4:4; 5:19; 7:24-27; 11:15; 11:29; 13:23; 13:43; 15:3; 17:5; 22:29; Mark 4:20,23 (7:7-8) 7:14,16; 9:7 (10:15) 12:24; Luke 1:4; 1:20 (1:38; 1:45; 2:39) 4:4; 6:46-49 (7:8-9) 8:15; 8:18; 8:21; 9:35; 9:44 (10:16) 10:39-42; 24:25-27; John 2:22; 4:41,50; 5:24; 5:38-39; 5:46-47; 6:11; 8:31,37,47,51; 10:27; 12:47-49; 13:17; 14:15; 14:21-24; 15:7; 15:14; 17:6,8; 18:37; Acts 2:42; 6:1-4; 7:37; 10:33 (17:11; 18:24-28) Romans (3:2) 7:22; 1 Cor. (2:9-16) 3:2; 14:37-39; 2 Cor. 2:17; 3:13-16; 3:18; 4:2; Eph.(4:11-l5) 6:17; Phil. 2:16; Col. 3:16 (4:16) 1 Thess. (1:6) 2:13 (5:20) 5:21 (5:27) 2 Thess. 2:15 (3:6; 3:14) 1 Tim. 4:13,15,16; 6:3-4; 2 Tim. 1:13; 2:2; 2:5; 2:15; 3:10; 3:14-17; 4:2-4; 4:13; Tit. 1:9; 2:1; 2:5 (2:7) 2:10; Hebrews 2:1-3; 3:7-8; 3:15; 4:1-2; 4:7 (4:12) 5:11-6:3; 12:25-27; 13:22; James 1:16; 1:19; 1:21-25; 5:13; 1 Pet. 2:2-3; 2 Pet. (1:12) 1:19-21; 3:2 (3:8) 3:15-18; 1 John 2:3-5; 2:14 (2:24) 3:22; 3:24 (4:1) 4:6; 5:2-3; 5:9-13; Jude 3,17,20; Rev. 1:3; 2:7; 2:11; 2:17; 2:29; 3:6; 3:8; 3:10; 3:13; 3:22; 12:17; 13:9; 14:12; 22:7 (22:10) 22:14; 22:18-19.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TO THE THRONE OF GRACE | Hebrews 4:16 (Key Verse) |
Through Christ I enjoy blessed access and fellowship and communication with my heavenly Father. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
Matthew 6:5-13 (6:16-18) 7:7-11; 9:38; 21:22; 26:41; Mark (1:35; 6:46) 11:24-25 (12:40) 13:33; 14:34; 14:37-38; Luke (5:16) 6:12; 6:28; 10:2; 11:1-13; 11:28; 18:1-8; 19:46 (20:47) 21:36; 22:40; 22:46; John (6:15) 14:13-14; 15:16; 16:23-24; 16:26; Acts 1:14 (1:24) 2:42 (3:1) 4:24-31; 6:6; 12:5; 12:12-17; 13:3; 16:25; 20: 36; 27:35; Romans 1:9; 8:26-27; 10:1; 12:12; 15:30-32; 1 Cor. 14:15; 2 Cor. 1:11; Eph. 1:16-20 (2:18) 3:12; 3:14-19; 6:18-19; Phil. 1:3-4; 4:6; Col. 1:3; 1:9-11; 4:2; 4:12; 1 Thess. 1:2-3; 5:17; 5:25; 2 Thess. l:3; 1:11; 1 Tim. 2:1-3; 2:8; 4:4-5; 2 Tim. 1:3; Philemon 4,22; Heb. 4:16; 7:19; 10:19-22; James 1:5-7; 4:3; 5:13; 5:16-18; 1 Pet. (1:17) 4:7; 1 John 3:22; 5:14-16; Jude 20; Rev. (8:3-4).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| WITH RESPECT TO MONEY AND POSSESSIONS | Matthew 6:19-20 (Key Verse) |
May I not be possessed by my possessions. The disciple owns nothing; rather he is owned. As a faithful steward may I use my possessions to the glory of God.
Matthew 2:11; 6:1-4; 6:19-21; 6:25; 6:28-33; 16:26; 19:21-24; 21:12-13; 26:8-12; Mark 8:36; 10:21-25 (11:15-17) 12:41-44; 14:3-8; Luke (1:53) 3:11,13,14; (5:11; 5:27-28) 6:20,24,25,35,38; 8:14 (9:25) 9:58; 10:30-36; 12:15-21; 12:22-30; 12:33-34; 14:33 (l5:13; 16:1-2) 16:9-12; 16:13-14 (16:19-25) 18:22-26; 18:28; 19:8; 19:45-46; 21:1-4; John 2:14-17 (3:27) 6:12; 12:5-8; Acts (2:44-45; 4:32; 4:35-37) 5:1-10; 8:17-21; 20:33-35; Romans (1:29) 7:7-8; 1 Cor. 7:30-31 (10:6) 16:2; 2 Cor. 4:18; 6:10; chapters 8-9; Phil. 4:11-19; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. (2:5; 2:9); 2 Thess. 3:8; 1 Tim. 3:3; 3:8; 6:5-10; 6:17-20; 2 Tim. 3:2; 3:4; Tit. 1:7 (1:11) Heb. l0:34-35; 11:26; 13:5; 13:16; James 1:9-11; 2:2-7; 5:1-6; 1 Pet. 5:2; Jude (11).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| WITH RESPECT TO MY BODY | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (Key Verse) |
My Body is God's temple; my Heart is Christ's home. What a treasure I have in this earthly vessel! May His life be manifested in my mortal flesh!
Matthew 6:25; 6:31; Luke 12:22-23; Romans (1:24-27) 6:12-13; 6:19; 12:1; 1 Cor. 6:13; 6:19-20; 9:27; 10:8; 2 Cor. 4:10-11; Phil. 1:20; 1 Thess. 4:4; 1 Tim. 4:7-8 (5:23).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| WITH RESPECT TO MY TONGUE | Ephesians 4:29 (Key Verse) |
The tongue controlled by the Spirit of God can be a mighty weapon for good. The tongue controlled by the flesh is a powerful instrument for evil. May my tongue be an instrument of righteousness unto God—a tool used to bless God and build up others.
Matthew 5:33-37; 12:34-37; Luke (6:45) John (18:25); Acts 5:1-10; Romans (3:13-14) 1 Cor. 2:4 (12:3) 2 Cor. 7:14; Eph. 4:25. 4:29; 5:4, Col. 3:8-9; 4:6; 1 Thess. 4:11; 1 Tim. 2:7; 3:8; 3:11; 5:13; 2 Tim. 2:14; 2:16. 3:2-3; Tit. (1:7) 2:3; 2:8 (2:9) 3:2; James 1:13; 1:26. 3:1-12; 5:12; 1 Pet. 3:10 (3:15) Rev. 14:5.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| WITH RESPECT TO TRIBULATION AND TRIALS | James 1:2-5 (Key Verse) |
Suffering in the life of the believer ultimately comes from the loving hand of God. May I patiently submit to God's all-wise dealing with me, knowing that it will yield the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
John 16:33; Acts 5:40-41; 14:22; 16:22-25; 20:22-24; 21:11-14; Rom. 5:3-5 (8:18) 12:12; 1 Cor. 13:7; 2 Cor. 1:3-9; 4:8-11 (6:4-10; 7:4-6; 11:23-28) 12:9-10; Phil. (1:12; 3:10; 4:4) 1 Thess. 1:6; 3:3-4; 4:13; 2 Thess. 1:4-5; 1 Tim. 4:10; 2 Tim. 1:8; 1:12; 2:3; 2:9-10; 3:1; 3:10-12; 4:5; 4:16-17; Heb. 10:32-34; 11:25-27; 12:1-13; 13:12-13; James 1:2-5; 1:12; 5:10-11; 5:13; 1 Pet. 1:6-8; 2:19-20; 4:1; 4:12-13; 4:16; 4:19; Rev. (1:9).
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| WITH RESPECT TO SIN | Romans 6:11 (Key Verse) |
Sin is anything contrary to the will and Word of God. As a saved person I rejoice in the fact that Christ saved me from sin and that in His death I died to sin.
Matthew 1:3-5; 26:41; Luke 6:41-42; 19:8; 21:34; John 5:14; 8:11; Acts 15:20; 15:29; Romans 1:21-32; 6:1-2; 6:6-19; 12:9; 13:12-14; 16:19; 1 Cor. chapter 5; 6:18; 10:6-11; 15:33-34; 2 Cor. 7:1 (12:20-21) Gal. 5:1; 5:13; 5:16; 5:24; Eph. 4:22; 4:26; 4:31; 5:3-7 (5:11) Col. 3:5-9; 1 Thess. 5:22; 1 Tim. 3:3; 3:8; 5:22; 2 Tim. 2:22-23; Tit. 1:7; 2:3; 2:12 (3:2) Heb. (1:9) 3:13; 4:11; 11:25; 12:1 (12:4) (12:16) James 1:21; 3:14; 4:8-9; 5:16; 1 Pet. 1:14; 2:1; 2:11; 3:11; 4:1-4; 1 John 1:8-10 (3:6,9) 1 John 5:18; Rev. 2:5; 2:6; 2:16; 3:3; 3:19.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| WITH RESPECT TO WORLDLINESS | 1 John 2:15-17 (Key Verse) |
Worldliness is that way of life that leaves God out and seeks to function apart from Him. In independence from God the worldly person says, "I'll do what I want (the lust of the flesh), I'll have what I want (the lust of the eyes) and I'll be what I want (the pride of life)." May I do what God would have me to do, may I have what God would want me to have and may I be what God would want me to be, because the person who does the will of God abides forever.
Matthew 6:19; 13:22; Mark 4:19; Luke (9:25) 17:32; 21:34; Romans 12:1-2. Gal. (1:4); 2 Tim. 2:4; 4:10; Tit. 2:12; James 1:27; 4:4; 1 Jobn 2:15-17; 3:13; 5:21.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| WITH RESPECT TO THE PAST AND WITH RESPECT TO THE FUTURE |
Forgetting the things that are behind and not being anxious about tomorrow, I can concentrate on pleasing God and doing His will today.
| THE PAST | Philippians 3:13 (Key Verse) |
Eph. 2:11; 5:8; Phil. 3:13. 1 Timothy (1:13-14) Titus 3:3; 1 Peter 1:14
| THE FUTURE | Matthew 6:34 (Key Verse) |
Matthew 6:34; 24:6; Mark 13:7; Luke 16:1-9; 21:9; Phil. 3:13-14; 2 Tim. 3:1; Titus 2:14; James 4:13-17; 2 Pet. 3:3.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| TRUTHS THAT I AS A BELIEVER MUST RECKON ON AND CLAIM BY FAITH (COUNTING ON GOD'S FACTS) | Galatians 2:20 (Key Verse) |
In Christ I DIED TO SIN and I AM ALIVE TO GOD. I died with Christ and I am risen with Him. These are great facts that are true of every believer. My responsibility is to RECKON on these facts by faith. The more I claim and appropriate these facts by faith, the more these facts will become true in my actual experience. This is the key to Christian growth and victory.
Luke 10:20 (12:32; 22:29) John 1:29; 5:24; 6:56; 8:36; 14:20; 17:14; 17:16; 19:30; Romans 1:1; 1:6; 4:5; 5:1; 6:1-11; 6;13; 6:17-18; 6:22; 7:4; 7:24-25; 8:1-2; 8:9-12; 8:16-18; 8:28-30; 8:37-39; 1 Cor. l:2; 1;5; 1:9; 2:10,12,16; 3:9; 3:16; 3:21-23; 6:11; 6:19-20; 7:22-23; 10:13; 10:17; 11:3; 15:57; 2 Cor. 1:4.5,7,10,20,22; 2:14-16; 3:3; 3:5; 3:18; 4:7-9; 4:14-17; 5:1; 5:8; 5:10-11; 5:14-15; 5:17; 5:21; 6:9-10; 8:9; 9:8; 9:11; 10:4; 12:9-10; Gal. 1:4; 2:16; 2:19-20. 3:7,9,13,26,27,28; 3:29; 4:5-7; 4:28; 4:31; 5:1; 5:13; 5:24; 6:7-9; 6:14; Eph.1:3-14; 1:18-23; 2:4-10; 2:13-22; 3:6; 3:20; 4:24; 4:25; 5:8; 5:27; 5:30; Phil. (1:1) 1:6; 1:21; 2:13 (2:25) 3:20-21; 4:7; 4:13; 4:19; Col. 1:1; 1:13-14; 1:22; 2:10; 2:11-15; 3:3; 3:10-11; 1 Thess. (1:4) 1:10; 2:13; 4:7-8; 5:4-5; 5:9; 5:24; 2 Thess. 2:13-14; 2:16; 3:3; 1 Tim. 3:16; 2 Tim. 1:7; 1:9; 1:12; 2 Tim. 2:9; 2:11-13; 2:19; 3:12; 4:1; 4:18; Tit. 1:1-2; 2:11-14; 3:3-7; Heb. 1:3; 1:14; 2:11; 2:17-18; 3:1; 3:6; 3:14; 4:9; 4:14-15; 7:25; 8:1; 8:10; 8:12; 9:15; 9:24; 9:26; 10:10; 10:14; 10:16-17; 11:1; 11:13; 11:16; 12:6; 12:11; 12:18-24; 12:28; 13:5-6; 13:20-21; James 1:18; 4:5-6; 1 Pet. 1:2-5; 1:18-19; 1:23; 2:5; 2:9-10; 2:24-25 (3:7) 3:12; 5:10-11; 2 Pet. l:l-4; 3:15; 1 John 1:3; 2:2; 2:12; 2:20; 3:1-2; 3:5; 3:14; 3:24; 4:4; 4:13; 4:15; 4:16; 5:1; 5:4-5; 5:11-13; 5:18-20; Jude 1,24; Rev. 1:5-6; 2:7; 2:9; 2:11; 2:17; 2:26-28; 3:4-5; 3:12 (3:17) 3:21; 5:9-10 (13:8; 17:8) 17:14; 19:8; 20:6; 21:3-4; 21:7.
GOD-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37) |
| THE UNSAVED PERSON'S RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE GOD | Acts 16:30-31 (Key Verse) |
God has commanded all men everywhere to repent and to believe on His Son. Those who refuse to believe are disobedient to God's gospel. God's righteous judgment awaits such. They have wickedly rejected God's only remedy for sin.
Matthew 3:2; 4:17; 5:20 (5:29-30) 7:13-14; 9:10-13; 11:28-30; 18:3 (18:8-9) 21:28-32; 23:12 (23:37) Mark (1:4) 1:15; 2:15-17 (4:12) 6:12; 9:23-24 (9:43-48) 10:21 (10:21-23) 16:16; Luke 3:3; 3:7; 5:30-32 (7:50) 8:12; 13:1-5; 13:24; 13:34; 15:7; 15:10; 16;27-31; 18:9-14; 18:17; 23:39-43; 24:47; John 1:11-12; 3:3-7; 3:15-21; 3:36; 4:10; 4:14; (4:39,41,42) 5:23-24; 5:34; 5:39-40; 5:43; 5:46-47; 6:27-29; 6:35-37; 6:40; 6:47; 6:51-54; 6:58; 7:24; 7:37-39; 8:24; 9:35-38; 10:9; 11:25-26; 12:24-26 (12:36) 12:44; 12:46; 14:6 (16:27; 17:3) 17:21; 17:23; 18:37; 19:35; 20:26-31; Acts 2:21; 2:36-41; 3:19; 4:4; 4:12; (5:32) 6:7; 8:27-39; 9;18; 10:43; 10:48; 11:21 (12:21-23) 13:38-39; 14:1; 14:15; 16:29-34; 17:11-12; 17:27; 17:30-31; 18:8; 19:18-19; 20:21; 24:16; Romans (2:1-16) 3:21-28; 4:5; 4:24-25; 5:1; 6:17; 10:3-4; 10:9-13; 10:17 (16:26) 1 Cor. 1:21; 15:1-4; 2 Cor. 3:13-16; 5:20-21 (6:1-2; 13:5) Ga1. 2:16; 3:6-9; 3:14; 3:22-26; Eph. 1:12-13; 2:8-9; Phil. 1:29 (2:9-11) 3:9; 1 Thess. 1:9; 2 Thess. (1:8,10) 2:10-12; 1 Tim. (1:15) 4:10; 2 Tim. (1:9) 3:15; Tit. (3:5) Heb. (2:3; 5:9) 7:25; 1 Pet. 4:17; 2 Pet. 3:9; l.John 3:23; 4:15 (5:1; 5:5) 5:9-13; Rev. 3:20 (16:9; 16:11; 20:11-15) 21:6; 21:8; 22:17.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD OTHERS (TOWARD MY BROTHER, MY NEIGHBOR, ETC.) | Matthew 22:29 (Key Verse) |
The greatest is not, "Who is my neighbor?" but rather "Who can I be a neighbor to?" May God help me to be sensitive to the real needs of those around me.
Matthew 5:22-26; 5:37; 5:38-42; 7:1-5; 7:12; 18:21-35; 19:17-19; 20:26-28; 22:39; 23:11; Mark 9:35; 10:19; 10:43-45; 11:25-26; 12:31,33; Luke 3:14; 6:30-31; 6:37; 6:38; 9:48; 10:25-37; 17:3-4; 18:20; 22:26-27; Rom. 12:9-10; 13:8-10; 15:1-3; 1 Cor. 8:9-13; 13:4-7; 16:14; 2 Cor. 8:21; Gal. 5:13-15; 5:26; 6:2; 6:10; Eph. 4:2; 4:26; 4:28; 4:31-32; 5:2; Col. 3:13-14; 1 Thess. (1:3) 3:12; 4:6; 4:9-10; 4:11; 2 Thess. 1:3; 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; Heb. 13:2; James 2:1-9; 2:11; 4:11; 1 Peter 4:15; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:10; 3:17-18; 4:7; 4:11-12; 4:21; Jude 22-23.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD ALL MEN | Galatians 6:10 (Key Verse) |
As God is concerned for all men (1 Timothy 2:4; John 3:16), so may I share this godly love and concern for all who cross my path.
Matthew (5:16) 28:19; Mark 16:15; Acts (1:8) 24:16; Romans 12:17-18; 1 Cor. 9:19-23; 10:31-32; 2 Cor. (5:20); Gal. 6:10; Phil. (2:15) 4:5; Col. (4:5) 1 Thess. 3:12; 4:12; 4:14; 5:15; 1 Tim. 2:1; 3:7; 2 Tim. 2:24; Tit. 3:2; Heb. 12:14; 1 Pet. 2:17; 3 John 12.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD THOSE OUTSIDE CHRIST | Colossians 4:5-6 (Key Verse) |
My fervent desire is to know Christ and to make Him known to others. May the beauty of the Lord rest upon me and may the life of the Lord be manifested. Of myself I am nothing, but I have a great Saviour and I'm proud of Him! I want others to know about HIS WORTH (who He is), HIS WORK (what He has done) and HIS WORD (what He has said).
Matthew 4:19; 5:13-16; 7:6; 9:36-38; 10:16; 10:32 (26:13) 28:18-20; Mark 1:17 (4:21; 5:19; 6:34; 8:38) 10:14 (13:9; 14:9) 16:15; 16:20; Luke (1:16-17; 1:77,79; 4:18) 5:10; 5:29-32; 8:39; 9:26; 9:54-56 (10:2) 12:8; chapter 15 (16:27-31) 24:47-48; John (1:7) 1:40-42; 1:45-46 (4:29) 4:35-38; 17:18; 20:27; Acts 1:8 (1:22) 4:2; 4:20; 4:29-33; 5:20; 5:28; 5:42; 7:4-5; 7:12; 7:25; 7:35; 9:20; 9:29; 10:42-43; 13:5; 13:49; 14:3; 14:7; 14:21; 16:13-15; 16:32; 17:2-3; 17:16-17; 18:4-5; 18:28; 19:8 (26:18; 26:25-29) 27:35; 28:23; 28:31; Romans 1:14-16; 9:1-4; 10:1; 10:13-15; 15:16; 15:19-21; 1 Cor. 1:17; 7:12-17; 9:16-17; 9:19-23; 10:27-31; 10:32-33; 15:1-4; 2 Cor. 2:12; 4:5-6; 5:18-21 (6:3) 6:14-17 Ga1. (1:16) 6:10; Eph. 3:8; 6:19-20; Phil. (1:15-18) 2:15-16; 4:5; Col. (1:23) 4:3-6; 1 Thess. 2:2; 2:4; 4:12; 1 Tim. (1:11; 1:16) 2:1-7; 3:7; 2 Tim. 1:8; 2:10; 4:5 (4:17) 1 Pet. 3:1-2; 3:15-16; 1 John 4:14-15.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD WIDOWS, THE POOR, NEEDY, SICK, ECT. | James 1:27 (Key Verse) |
May those who are poor and needy know that there is a great God who is rich for their poverty and sufficient for their every need.
Matthew 6:1-4; 19:21 (25:34-45) 26:9-12; Mark (10:21; 12:40) 14:3-7; Luke 3:11; 4:18; 7:22; 10:30-36 (11:41; 12:33) 14:13-14 (18:22; 19:8; 20:47) John 12:4-8; Acts (3:2-6) 6:1-6; 11:29-30; 20:35; Romans 12:13; 12:16; 15:26-27; 2 Cor. 8:1; 8:4; 9:1 (9:9) 9:13; Gal. 2:10; Eph. 4:28; 1 Thess. 5:14; 1 Tim. 5:3,9,10,11,16; James 1:27; 2:15-16; 1 John 3:17-18.
| RESPONSIBILITY OF WIDOWS | 1 Timothy 5:5 (Key Verse) |
May those who have lost their husbands not lose their love and zeal for their Saviour. May they be widows indeed! May they remember that they are married to the risen Christ (Romans 7:14).
Luke 2:37 (9:36-39) 1 Timothy chapter 5.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD FELLOW BELIEVERS | Hebrews 10:24-25 (Key Verse) |
It's a joy to be a part of the family of God and a member of Christ's body. I need my brothers and sisters in Christ and they need me. May I encourage and edify and exhort the brethren daily.
Matthew 10:40-42; 20:25-28; 23:11 (25:34-45) Mark 9:35; 9:38-41; 10:43-45; Luke 9:49-50; 22:26-27; John (13:14) 13:34; 15:12-13; 15:17 (21:21-22) Acts 4:31-32; Romans 12:9-10; 12:13; 12:15-16; 12:18; 13:8; 14:1-7; 14:10-23; 15:1-3; 15:5-7; 15:14; 16:1-2; 1 Cor. 1:10; 4:6-7; 5:4-5; 5:7; 5:11; 5:13; 6:1-8; 8:1; 8:9-13; 10:24; 10:32; 12:25-26; 13:4-7; 16:14 (16:20) 2 Cor. 2:7-8; 4:5; 6:6; 6:11 (7:13; 7:15) 8:5; 12:15; 12:19; 13:11 (13:12) Gal. 5:13-15; 5:26; 6:2; 6:10; Eph. 1:15; 4:2-3; 4:29; 4:31-32; 5:2; Phil. 1:3-5; 1:8; 1:27; 2:2-4; 2:25; 3:17 (4:2) 4:3; 4:21; Col. 1:3; 1:4; 3:12-15; 3:16; 4:12-13; 1 Thess. (1:3) 3:9; 3:12; 4:9-10; 4:18; 5:11; 5:13; 5:14; 5:25 (5:26) 2 Thess. 1:3; 1:11; 3:6; 3:14-15; 1 Tim. (4:12) 5:1-3; 5:10; 2 Tim. (1:16-i8) Philemon 4-5,6,7,20,22; Heb. 3:13; 6:10; 10:24-25; 13:1-3; 13:18; James 4:11; 5:9; 5:19-20; 1 Peter 1:22; 2:17; 3:8; 4:8-9; 4:10-11; 1 Pet. 5:5 (5:14) 2 Peter 1:7; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:10-11; 3:14-15; 3:16; 3:23; 4:7; 4:11-12; 4:21 (5:1) 5:16; Jude (22-23).
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD THOSE WHO PERSECUTE ME | Matthew 5:44 (Key Verse) |
| TOWARD THOSE WHO WRONG ME | Romans 12:21 (Key Verse) |
| TOWARD THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST ME | Luke 17:3 (Key Verse) |
I have a great High Priest who was without sin, yet He fully experienced persecution and suffering "without a cause". May He teach me how to love my enemies and forgive the ungodly, remembering that He loved and forgave even me (Romans 5:6,8,10; Ephesians 4:32).
Matthew 5:10-12; 5:39; 5:44-48; 6:14-15 (10:14) 10:16; 10:26; 10:28; 18:15-17 Mark (6:11) 11:25-26 (13:9; 13:11) Luke 6:22-23; 6:27-29; 6:32-36; 6:37 (9:5; 10:3; 10:10-11) 12:4 (12:58-59) 14:27; 17:3-4 (23:34) John 16:1-4; Acts 4:21-29; 5:26-29; 5:40-42; 7:58-60; 13:51-52; 16:19-34; 18:6; 20:22-24; Romans 12:14; 12:17-21; 15:30-31; 1 Cor. 4:9-13; chapter 5; 6:1-8; 2 Cor. 2:7-8 (4:9; 6:8-9; 11:23-28) Gal. (4:29; 5:11) 6:1 (6:12; 6:17) Eph. 4:32; Phil. 1:28-29; Col. 3:13,15; 1 Thess. 5:15; 2 Thess. l:4-9; 3:1-2; 2 Tim. l:8; 1:12; 3:10-12; 4:14; Philemon (whole book); Heb. (10:33) 12:3-4; 13:13; 1 Pet. 2:19-23; 3:9; 3:14; 4:14; Rev. (1:9) 2:10 2:13 (6:9-11; chapter 13).
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD MY MARRIAGE PARTNER | Matthew 19:5-6 (Key Verse) |
God never divorces the believer who is married to Him (Rom. 7:4) and I shall never be separated from His love. May my marriage picture this relationship and may I remain loyal to my partner until we are parted by death or until the Lord Jesus comes.
Matthew 5:27-28; 5:32 (14:3-4) 19:3-10; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18; John (4:17-18) Romans 7:1-3 (13:13) 1 Cor. 6:15-18; 7:3-5; 7:10-11; 7:12-16; Eph. 4:26; James 2:11.
| THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HUSBANDS | Ephesians 5:25 (Key Verse) |
As I observe the godly husband I am seeing a picture of Christ's sacrificial love for His Church.
Mark 10:11; Luke 16:18; 1 Cor. 7:3-5; 7:11; 7:12-16; 7:27; 7:33; 11:3-16; 16:13; Eph. 5:25-33; Col. 3:19; 1 Tim. 2:8; 3:2; 3:4-5; 3:12; 1 Tim. 5:8; Tit. 1:6; 3:2; 3:6-8; 1 Pet. 3:7.
| THE RESPONSIBILITY OF WIVES | Ephesians 5:24 (Key Verse) |
As I observe the godly wife, I am seeing a picture of how I should submit and respond to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Mark 10:12; John (4:16-18) Rom. 7:1-3; 1 Cor. 7:3-5; 7:10-11; 7:13-16; 7:34; 7:39-40; 11:3-16; 14:34-35; Eph. 5:22-24; 5:33; Col. 3:18; 1 Tim. 2:9-15; 3:11; 5:9; 5:10; 5:14; 2 Tim. (1:5) Tit. 3:3-5; 1 Pet. 3:1-6.
| THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THOSE WHO ARE UNMARRIED (SINGLE) | 1 Cor. 7:32,34 (Key Verse) |
The unmarried person is to be concerned about the things of the Lord—enjoying Him, pleasing Him, giving Him first place. God can take care of my needs for companionship in His way and in His time. As for now, He is the only intimate Companion I need.
Matthew 19:10-12; Rom. 13:13-14; 1 Cor. 6:18-20; 7:1-9; 7:25-37; 2 Cor. 6:14-17; Eph. 5:3; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. 4:3-5; 1 Tim. 5:14 (5:22) 2 Tim. 2:22; Rev. (14:4).
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD PARENTS | Ephesians 6:1-2 (Key Verse) |
God has given me parents so that I might begin to learn reverence and obedience. May I never cease to honor and obey my Heavenly Father (Mal. 1:6).
Matthew 15:4-6; Mark 7:10-13; 10:7; Luke 2:51; John (19:26-27) Romans (1:30) Eph. 6:1-3; Col. 3:20; 1 Tim. 5:4; 5:8; 2 Tim. (3:2) Tit. l:6; 1 Pet. (1:14).
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD CHILDREN | Ephesians 6:4 (Key Verse) |
What a privilege to bring little ones to the Saviour and to the truth of God's Word. May I not hinder them in any way.
Matthew 19:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 11:13; 18:15-16; 2 Cor. (12:14) Eph. 6:4; Co1. 3:21; 1 Tim. 3:4-5; 3:12; 5:8; 5:10; 2 Tim. (1:5); Tit. 1:6; 2:4.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD MY EMPLOYER (BOSS) | Colossians 3:22-24 (Key Verse) |
The Lord is the One for whom I work. As I serve my Heavenly Master I will also please my earthly master. May I work hard and do the best job I can possibly do for the glory of God.
Luke 3:14 (13:14) 17:7-10; 1 Cor. (4:12) Eph. 4:28; 6:5-8; Col. 3:17; 3:22-25; 1 Thess. 4:11; 2 Thess. 3:6-15; 1 Tim. 5:8; 6:1-2; Tit. 2:9-10; 1 Pet. 2:18-19.
| THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EMPLOYERS TOWARD WORKERS | Colossians 4:1 (Key Verse) |
As a believing employer, may I never forget that I also have a Master and Lord who is over me and before whom I am accountable.
Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD HIS (CHRIST'S) LOCAL CHURCH | Hebrews 10:25 (Key Verse) |
It is a privilege and joy to be a part of God's program for this age which centers in the local assembly of believers. May I never despise or forsake God's assembly in my locality. May I be fully committed to my Lord and thus to His Church.
John (2:16) Acts 2:42; 4:31-32; 10:33; 11:26; 12:5; 12:12; 14:27; 20:7; Romans 12:4-8; 15:5-6; 16:1; 1 Cor. 1:10; 3:16-17; 10:32; 11:2; 11:17-34; 12:12-31; Eph. (1:22-23; 2:19-22) 4:3-6; 4:11-16; Phil. (1:27; 2:2-3) Col. (2:2) 3:15; 1 Tim. (3:9) 3:15; Heb. 10:25; 1 Pet. 3:8; 4:10-11; 1 John 2:19.
| THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL CHURCH | Ephesians 5:24 (Key Verse) |
The local assembly of believers is to function according to the pattern and blueprint found in the New Testament epistles. As the body of believers is healthy the life of Christ will be manifested and God will be glorified.
Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. chapter 5; 6:1-8; 14:23-26; 14:40; Eph. 3:10 (3:21) 4:11-16; 5:24; Col. 1:18; (2:2) 2:5; 1 Thess. 1:7-8; 1 Tim. 3:15; 5:19-21; 1 Pet. 2:5; Jude 3; Rev. chapters 2-3.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TO MY PASTOR AND CHURCH LEADERS | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (Key Verse) |
Am I thankful for the gifted men God has given to me (Eph. 4:11)? Am I submitting to my leaders, setting a high value on them because of the work Christ has given them to do? Do I cause them GRIEF or JOY (Heb. 13:17)?
Matthew (10:10; 10:40-42) Luke (10:7) Acts (6:1-4; 14:23) 15:40; 21:17; Romans (16:1-2) 16:4,6,9; 1 Cor. 4:16; 9:6-14; 11:1; 16:15-16; 2 Cor. 6:11-13 (7:2; 8:7) Gal. (4:12; 4:14-15) 6:6; Phil. (2:17-18; 2:29-30) 4:9; 4:10-19; Col. 4:3-4; 1 Thess. 1:6; 4:1-3; 5:12-13; 5:25; 2 Thess. 2:15; 3:1-2; 3:4; 3:6-7; 3:14; 1 Tim. 5:17-18; 5:19; 2 Tim. (1:16-18) Heb. 13:7; 13:17; 13:22; James 5:14.
| THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PASTOR AND LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS | Hebrews 13:17 (Key Verse) |
The great Shepherd of the flock has set over His loyal assembly certain faithful men and has entrusted them with shepherding duties. The responsibilities are awesome but God is totally sufficient.
Matthew (7:15) 28:19-20; Luke 22:32; John 21:15-17; Acts 6:1-4; 11:25-26; 14:21-22; 15:32,35,36,41; 18:11; 20:2; 20:7; 20:9; 20:17-35; Romans 1:11; (1:21-22) 1 Cor. 1:17; 1:21; 1:23; 2:1-7; 4:1-2 (4:16) 4:17 (11:1; 14:3-6) 14:19; 14:26 (14:40) 15:10; 16:15; 2 Cor. 4:1-5; 6:3-11 (7:3; 7:12) 10:8; 10:12-18; 11:2 (11:7-9; 11:28) 12:14-15; 12:19; Gal. 2:4-5; 2:11; 2:14; 4:19; Eph. 4:1; 4:11-12; 4:15; Phil. (1:25-26) 2:17-18 (2:20) 4:1 (4:9; 4:12) Col. 1:24-29; 4:17; 1 Thess. 1:5; 2:1-12; 3:2; 3:10; 4:1-3; 5:12; 2 Thess. 3:6-10; 1 Tim. 1:3-4; 1:11-12; 1:19-20; 2:1; chapter 3; 4:6-8; 4:10-16; 5:1-3; 5:7; 5:17; 5:19-22; 6:2; 6:11-14; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:6; 1:14; 2:1-8; 2:14-16; 2:21-26; 3:1; 3:5; 3:10; 3:14; 4:1-5; Tit. 1:3 (1:5) 1:6-9,11,13,14; 2:1-15; Tit. 3:1-2; 3:8-10; Heb. 13:7; 13:17; 13:22; James 5:14-15; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; 2 Peter 1:12-13; 3:1; Jude 3 (5); Rev. 2:2-3.
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| TOWARD FALSE TEACHING AND FALSE TEACHERS | 1 John 4:1 (Key Verse) |
False doctrine is the poison of the soul. It must ever be exposed by the light of God's truth. It must never be tolerated. "Truth cannot be perpetuated through compromise and compromise cannot be avoided without separation" (John C. Whitcomb).
Matthew 7:15; 15:13-14; 16:6-12 (23:13-33) 24:4-5; 24:11; 24:23-26; Mark 8:15; 12:38-40; 13:5-6; 13:21-23; Luke 6:39 (11:37-54) 12:1; 20:46-47; 21:8; John 10:8,10; Acts 20:28-31; Romans 16:17-18; 2 Cor. 6:14-17 (11:4; 11:13-15) Gal. 1:6-9; 2:4-5 (5:7-12) Eph. 5:6-7; 5:11; Phil. 3:2; 3:18-19; Col. 2:4; 2:8; 2:16; 2:18-19; 1 Thess. 5:21; 2 Thess. 1:2-3; 1 Tim. 1:3-4; 1:6-7; 1:19-20; 4:1-3; 4:15-16; 6:3-5 (6:20-21) 2 Tim. 2:17-21; 2:25-26; 3:5-9 (3:13; 4:10) 4:14-15; Titus 1:9-16; 3:10-11; Heb. 13:9; 2 Peter chapter 2; 3:16-17; 1 John (2:18; 2:26) 3:7; 4:1-5; Jude 3-21; Rev. 2:2 (2:14-15; 2:20-23; 13:14; 18:4-5; 18:20).
MAN-WARD RESPONSIBILITIES
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matthew 22:39) |
| WITH RESPECT TO MY COUNTRY, MY GOVERNMENT AND MY RULERS | Romans 13:1 (Key Verse) |
God Almighty is my King and as I gladly submit to His government I also learn to submit to those earthly authorities who have been placed over me by my Sovereign Lord.
Matthew 14:3-4; 17:24-27; 22:17-21; Mark 6:17-18; 12:14-17; Luke 20:22-25; Acts 4:18-20; 5:24-29; 23:2-5; Romans 13:1-8; Phil. (3:20); 1 Tim. 2:1-3; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-15; 2:17; 2 Peter (2:10) Jude (8).
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