ALOHA SAINTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved of God and me,   John 3:16

LORD JESUS CHRIST,  “WORTH CONSIDERING” 11/18/20,  From Ken Smith<><

Today’s Scripture        (Over my desk this morning from a church in Texas.)
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.  Ps. 37:23
   
Ordered Steps
Sometimes God will inconvenience you in order to help somebody else. Instead of getting frustrated when our plans don’t work out, we need to remember that it’s not all about us. “I don’t like my job. The people are so negative. When is God going to move me out?” Maybe God has you there on purpose to let your light shine and be a good influence on them.   Quit fighting everything you don’t like. If God has you there, He’s ordered your steps. It may be uncomfortable, but instead of resisting it, trying to pray it away, why don’t you embrace it? Say, “God, this is where You have me right now, so I’m going to be my best. I may not like it, but I know a secret: it’s all good.” If you’ll stay in faith, everything that was meant to stop you, God is going to use to push you forward. He’s bringing it all together right now.
   
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that You never allow anything out of which You can’t bring good. Thank You that You purposefully order my steps in the way that is best for me. I believe that You have me right where You want me, and it’s working for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Comments:
It will take a lot of real maturity and faith to embrace this teaching today.  Frankly, I am still working on it today even at my age.  Jesus warned us that HE would bring a sword into our families.  Matt. 10:34-42,     Long…. but well “Worth Considering” AMP   “Therefore, the one who [j] confesses and acknowledges Me before men [as Lord and Savior, affirming a state of oneness with Me], that one I will also confess and acknowledge before My Father who is in heaven. 33 But the one who denies and rejects Me before men, that one I will also deny and reject before My Father who is in heaven.34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace on the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword [of division between belief and unbelief]. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36 and a man’s enemies will be the members of his [own] household [when one believes and another does not].  37 “[k] He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. 38 And he who does not take his [l] cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me. 39 Whoever finds his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity].   40 “He who receives and welcomes you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me. 41 He who receives and welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and he who receives a righteous (honorable) man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. 42 And whoever gives to one of these little ones [ these who are humble in rank or influence] even a cup of cold water to drink because he is my disciple, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.”

It is very interesting that we can forget so very easily the words of Jesus and still think of Him as the LORD (King, Boss, Ruler) of our lives.  It is so very easy to live a life of hypocrisy or acting.  Don’t you find that to be true?  Very few of us are free from hiding stuff in the dark rooms of our mind and heart.  And yet Jesus came for that exact purpose, to set us free.   We love to stay in our little “Comfort Zones” even if it is spiritually dangerous for us.  And we go to battle with anyone that challenges us to move along on up stream.  The clean water is always up stream.  The swamp is down stream and full of critters that see us as part of the food chain.  In this life, in this world there is no comfort  zone for us.  We are all pilgrims passing through into eternity.   John 12:25: Jesus: “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone [just one grain, never more]. But if it dies, it produces much grain and yields a harvest. 25 The one who loves his life [eventually] loses it, but the one who hates his life in this world [and is concerned with pleasing God ] will keep it for life eternal. 26 If anyone serves Me, he must [continue to faithfully] follow Me [without hesitation, holding steadfastly to Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me ] ;  and wherever I am [in heaven’s glory], there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.”

Worthy Brief <worthybrief@worthynetwork.com&gt;    Election tech company Dominion Voting Systems is rebutting assorted claims of partisan bias and voting manipulation in the 2020 election, including rumors of a secret U.S. military raid on purported servers in Germany and ownership interests and other influence in the firm by prominent Democratic families. At the same time, Dominion has confirmed reports it made a donation to the Clinton Foundation and hired a former Nancy Pelosi staffer as a lobbyist.      Government officials in Cuba have demolished an Assemblies of God church building and are preventing other churches from opening again after COVID-19 measures were lifted, Morning Star News reported Sunday. The Cuban government claimed the building was demolished to lay piping for a cement plant, but such infrastructure would have required the destruction of local homes and the relocation of residents: none of this has happened.    The Church of England (CofE) has promised a “decision-making” process on sexuality doctrine, which may result in its approval of same-sex marriage by 2022, CBN News reports. The CofE Evangelical Council has said it will engage with the process but has warned of the need for obedience to Scripture.    The United States successfully used a ship-fired missile to intercept an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, or ICBM, in a first-of-its-kind test, according to the Missile Defense Agency.    Sen. Josh Hawley questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday about whether the social media giant coordinates content moderation with fellow tech giants Google and Twitter.     President Trump in a Tuesday evening tweet fired the head of the Department of Homeland Security division responsible for election security, drawing strong criticism from Democrats, and an unapologetic response from the targeted official himself.

ALOHA SAINTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS,   Beloved of God and me,   John 3:16

FAITH = EVIDENCE & SUBSTANCE,  “WORTH CONSIDERING” 11/16/20   From Ken<>< 

Today’s Scripture                      (Across my desk this morning from a church in Texas.)
“You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”   (Mark 16:6–7, NIV)
    
Not “Here” But “There”
When Mary Magdalene and two other women went to Jesus’ tomb after His death, an angel said to them, “He is not here. He has risen! He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.” Notice that the angel said, “He is not here. He is there.” The angel was saying, in effect, “I know you’re hurting, but don’t stay here. Something better is waiting for you there.”   In other words, “here” is the disappointment, the bad medical report, the dream that didn’t work out. If you stay “here,” you’ll be discouraged. You have to go “there.” Sometimes the reason God doesn’t comfort us in the “here,” in the disappointment is because He doesn’t want us to stay where we are. “There” is where God is waiting for you. “There” is where the blessing is. The disappointment is simply a season. God has already gone ahead and lined up the next level. Move forward into “there.”
    
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that You are always going ahead in my life, lining up the next level, and You’re not in the past. Thank You that I don’t have to be stuck in the “here.” I believe that You are waiting for me in the “there” with restoration and blessing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Comments:
Every day we use faith, real faith.  Every time I climb into my truck I have faith that the motor and the breaks will work.  Every time I drive our crazy Mamalahoa Hwy.  I must have faith for all of the other drivers to stay on their side of the road.  And there is no fence to keep them from my side of the road.  And I have had times with my faith did not hold up.  One day I was driving north with a load of gravel in my truck and this guy was waiting at a left turn crossing up ahead so I thought all was OK but at 38mph he pulled out just as I got there and totaled his car and my truck.  But got another truck and still driving, now that is faith.   

God, by faith, created energy into matter and into making you and me in physical form so we could learn to have faith and live with HIM.  We were created/conceived on planet earth to learn how to use faith so we could become like HIM.  The New Testament if full of conditional promises of if we do this than God will do that.  And it is all good.  But like driving my truck there is a learning curve.   I learned to read and then could learn to read a map or know what the signs meant on the road.   I learned humility and obedience in respecting the other driver and that if I don’t there will be deadly issues.  Some things I learned by experience and most of the time that was painful.   If I learn by faith, then things go a lot smoother.

So in the spiritual world where God lives there is also much to learn about faith and how it works.  To know about faith is not the same as to have faith.   Head Faith is to check out a bridge. To have real faith is to drive over the bridge.  Most of the time with have only head faith and try to get something done and nothing happens and then we blame GOD for not showing up.  But head faith is only wishful thinking.  It is not the same as really knowing.  With me I am still learning about faith and growing in faith but if I pray for a back and it does not get healed I would be surprised and wonder why not.  And then start counseling as to why not and 95% of the time the leg grows out and the back is fixed by the Holy Spirit.  An\d I can tell if there is unbelief on the other side as it take a little longer to happen.  If the person has faith it is a very quick fix.   But with everything else I am still learning about faith.  Hebrews 11 is a great chapter on faith to help anyone grow in Kingdom Faith.  We are saved, sealed and empowered by faith.  Everything God has made including you and me is held together by HIS faith.  We have much to learn about faith.   And faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of GOD.  Get yourself a New Testament recording of the King James Bible by Alexander Scorby, you will love it and grow very quickly as you listen.   Much better for me than reading.  And can listen in my truck.

Worthy Brief <worthybrief@worthynetwork.com&gt;    Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller in a letter Friday to the Defense Department stated that the end America’s nearly two-decade-long war with Al Qaeda is close, and that the U.S. is looking to “transition our efforts from a leadership to supporting role” in that conflict.     The federal budget deficit last month was $284 billion, the highest for any October, the Treasury Department reported Thursday.    Following the November 3 election, at least 15 new pro-life Republican congresswomen will enter the House of Representatives, CNS News reports. Decision by three Arab states to make peace with Israel can be credited both to efforts by the White House under US President Donald Trump administration and the recognition by these Sunni states that doing so would bolster their security against ongoing threats from Turkey and Iran       The speculation has a number of catalysts. First was the firing of Mark Esper as secretary of defense this past week and the replacement of him and other top Pentagon officials with Trump ideologues. Some media outlets in the US have raised the possibility that Trump wanted to get Esper out of the way, so he could more easily carry out controversial military moves.   Iran will reduce the access international nuclear inspectors have to its sites following a new watchdog report indicating Tehran is stockpiling more than 12 times the amount of enriched uranium allowed under the 2015 nuclear agreement.     European leaders say their citizens should prepare for a bleak winter as the coronavirus rages across nations. Countries from West to East Europe warned it is too early to plan for Christmas travel because COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

ALOHA SAINTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS,   Beloved of God and me,   John 3:16

FREEDOM IN GOD,    “WORTH CONSIDERING”   11/12/20,    From Ken Smith<><

Today’s Scripture     (Across my desk this morning from a church in Texas.)
Asa conducted himself well before GOD, reviving the ways of his ancestor David. He cleaned house…and threw out all the idols his predecessors had made.  1 Kings 15:11-12
   
Clean House
King Asa took the throne of Judah and boldly removed the idols and pagan altars that his predecessors had allowed. He put a stop to what had been stopping Judah from prospering. When an army of a million men attacked Judah, Asa called out to God for help, and the Lord defeated that army with Judah taking an abundance of plunder.

Do you need to do some house cleaning? Are you letting things hang around that you know are not good? You need to put a stop to it before it stops you. You may need to remove the anger, the jealousy, the bitterness, a critical spirit. Remove it, and God will take you to a new level. He’ll make things happen that you could never make happen. Sometimes we think things on the outside are stopping us, but if we would look inside and remove what we know is not the best, we would see God’s favor in new ways.
   
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that I can take the bold steps to remove those things I need to get out of my life. I can’t do it on my own, so I ask You for help to break and get rid of whatever needs to be removed. Help me clean my house. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Comments:
Really a great word today and well worth considering.   It reminded me or the 1970’s when the LORD was teaching me how to help the Hippies find HIM.  One young lady came to me one day with a baby that she did not know who the father was, if I remember correctly.   And very intently, she spoke to me and ask what I felt she should name her son.  I thought for a moment and remembered Asa.  So I shared Asa with her, she liked it, and he was named Asa and grew up in the ministry and really became like Asa.  It was a real gift to have been a part of that.  But we need more Asa’s in the world today.  More Holy people who can pray and have God answer by fire or what ever is needed.  In the above comments it is noted that to get on HOLY GROUND starts where we are standing.  And each part of our needed adjustments come from our heart faith in Believing in God’s Precious Promises.  For us to change we must have a vision of why to change.  We are not going to give up raiding the trash cans in the alley until we are sure that we are invited to a better dinner elsewhere.  So unless you are personally logging into the Word of God and holding God responsible for HIS precious promises as a trusted vision it is going to be difficult to change.  Also way back in the 70’s I put together a teaching on 10 steps to Freedom.  You can find the whole chapter at: www.trinity-aloha.org   Then link to ‘Keys To The Kingdom” and in the contents look for “10 Steps To Freedom.”  Below, find the 10 step headings that may be of interest as truly we all want to really be free from the darkness of this world.  Seems everything in this world want to bring us into bondage of some kind.   But personally,  I really enjoy every little piece of Freedom that I can get to better know HIM.
1.    Commitment, a 100% desire to be totally free.  To really see the bondage we are in.
2.    Transparency, a willingness to be totally honest with God.
3.    Salvation, to learn to have heart faith that God really loves you.
4.    Water Baptism, a public confession of faith of your desire to be free of this world.
5.    Spirit Baptism, By heart faith be filled with the Holy Spirit to do the work of God.
6.    House Cleaning, To remove from your ownership and influence any darkness.
7.    Confession, to evaluate your past in the light of God’s Word and totally dump it.
8.    To Renounce, to sever and renounce any and all controls from the past.  Some are even from our own family.
9.    Resist satan,   To learn that you have the authority of destroy the works of evil
10    Victory, To enjoy Reading Romans 8 and getting a true picture of what God has in mind for you if you are up for it.  Most are comfortable with the world and don’t care.  Jesus told us that only those who really want to go to live with HIM and are willing to change to be like HIM will make it.  No darkness allowed in heaven will be allowed.  It will be a place of peace and righteousness and the Love of God.

Worthy Brief <worthybrief@worthynetwork.com&gt;     The Chinese government is reportedly shutting down churches and repurposing their buildings into entertainment halls, factories, or “cultural centers,” the Christian Post reports. Moreover, the Chinese Communist Party (CPP) has been removing the words “Christ” and “Jesus” from a number of publications and various social media platforms.   Apparent President-elect Joe Biden has announced he intends to reverse a number of pro-life policies instituted by President Trump, the Christian Post reports.    The United States experienced its lowest rate of divorce in about 50 years in 2019, according to a new report by the Institute for Family Studies.     Hungary’s government has proposed a constitutional amendment defending “the order of Creation” that would require children to be raised according to Christian principles and bans adoption by same-sex couples.      Biden plans to reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Biden has stated he plans to sign an executive order within his first 100 days as president. In addition to reinstating DACA, Biden has pledged to make Dreamers eligible for student loan grants.     Biden plans to “immediately rescind” current travel bands which restrict people from Muslim-majority countries from traveling it immigrating to the U.S. Biden has also vowed to support legislation that would effectively outlaw the restrictions.  Biden plans to rejoin WHO on his first day in the office and keep Dr. Fauci as a close advisor and maintain his current post as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.     Biden plans to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement which attempted to force the United States to cut greenhouse emissions by nearly 30% by 2025.    Throughout his campaign, Biden has made it clear he plans to raise corporate taxes to 28% compared to the current 21% set in 2017. Biden has made it clear he will raise taxes throughout his presidency.  The policy restricts U.S. funding for international organizations that promote abortions. President Trump reinstated the policy in 2017 after Obama repealed it in 2009. Now, Biden is planning to reverse the policy yet again.    Biden plans to stop all funding going toward the Southern border. Seems like a lot of red flags here……  Batten down the hatches, big storm a brewing…….  We need a Nat. balance Budget in the worst kind of way.

ALOHA SAINTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS,   Beloved of God and me,   John 3:16

CITIZENSHIP, WHICH WORLD,   “WORTH CONSIDERING” 11/9/20   From Ken Smith

Today’s Scripture             (Across my desk this morning from a church in Texas.)
But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.    (1 Corinthians 6:11, NIV)
   
Failure is an Event
In life, we’re all going to have times where we fall, make mistakes, and blow it. But too often, we get our performance mixed up with our identity. You may have failed, but you are not a failure. That’s what you did. Failure is an event. That’s not who you are. You are a child of the Most High God. You’ve been handpicked by the Creator of the universe. God is not judging you by your setbacks. Maybe you’ve blown a relationship, had an addiction, or done something you’re not proud of. Don’t let that become your identity. God’s mercy is bigger than any mistake that you’ve made.   Your sins have already been forgiven. Every mistake you’ve made and ever will make has already been paid in full. The real question is, will you receive God’s mercy? You don’t have to go around feeling guilty, not excited about your future. You are free. You are clean. You are restored.
   
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that Your love and forgiveness for me is not based on my performance but upon the fact that I am Your child. Thank You that every mistake I’ve made and ever will make has already been paid in full by Jesus. I believe I am cleansed and free. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Comments:
Really a good word today to realize that we have a lifetime of grace and forgiveness through repentance in seeking God’s Grace for needed changes in our lives to become like HIM.  Yes !!! and that is what it is all about.  We have a lifetime to make the adjustments to learn to live at light speed.  God is LIGHT and in HIM is no darkness at all.   HE has allowed for there to be a limited time dimension for us potential children of Adam to learn to become like HIM.  When I was learning to walk it was not a matter of how many times I had to fall down.  It was a matter of how many times I was willing to try again and again and again.   I helped teach 7 kids how to walk and was delighted in doing it.  Each one was different and sometimes painful and sometimes really funny.  And some times even destructive as the table cloth was grabbed for support with a table full of dishes.  Could be very messy at times but in time they all learned to walk because they wanted to.

With God, HE is pulling for each one of us to learn to walk with HIM in HIS eternal family.  But it is up to us as to our comfort zone.  We have a choice to be comfortable with this world where lucifer is god or we can choose to make Jesus our LORD and change through faith into being like HIM.  Of course it is much easier to say than to really do but God’s help is also available in giving us a hand up if we are want it.  Eph.2:1-3: “And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient [the unbelieving, who fight against the purposes of God]. 3 Among these [unbelievers] we all once lived in the passions of our flesh [our behavior governed by the sinful self ], indulging the desires of [a] human nature [without the Holy Spirit] and [the impulses] of the [sinful] mind. We were, by nature, children [under the sentence] of [God’s] wrath, just like the rest [of mankind].  2 Cor.4:3: “But even if our gospel is [in some sense] hidden [behind a veil], it is hidden [only] to those who are perishing; 4 among them the god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelieving to prevent them from seeing the illuminating light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.  1 John 4:17:   “Whoever confesses and acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him. 17 In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]. 19 We love, because [b]He first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates (works against) his [Christian] brother he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should also [unselfishly] love his brother and seek the best for him.”

Yours in HIS great Love and wonderful Grace & Mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org
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Worthy Brief <worthybrief@worthynetwork.com&gt;    A new report has shown that the number of registered voters who say they are Christian has fallen by around 15% since 2008, the Christian Post reported Thursday. The Pew Research Center report also showed that the number of voters who say they are not religiously affiliated more than doubled in that time.   Mississippi has officially decided to ditch its old Confederate-themed state flag and has approved a new flag with the phrase “In God We Trust,” Christian Headlines reports. Approval for the new flag was given through a 78-22 percent vote, with nearly all votes counted.     The United States officially took possession of its first Iron Dome missile defense battery in September, a milestone in the relationship between the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and Israel’s Missile Defense Organization. It’s just one example of cooperation between the two organizations, which co-developed the Arrow and David’s Sling systems; while the Iron Dome system was developed by Israel, the U.S. government helped finance production.    Europe was bracing for another influx of people fleeing war and persecution, and poverty as over 1,600 African migrants were reportedly rescued at sea or reached Spain’s Canary Islands over the weekend.
There is but ONE Church of Christ Jesus and all who Love and Obey HIM are members.

ALOHA SAINTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved on God and me,    John 3:16

COMMANDMENTS:    “WORTH CONSIDERING”   11/4/20    From Ken Smith<><
   
Today’s Scripture
“…say to her, ‘Is all well with you? Is all well with your husband? Is all well with the child?’” And she answered, “All is well.”   (2 Kings 4:26, ESV)
   
All is Well
Second Kings 4 records the story of a mother whose little boy suddenly died in her arms. Yet even when it looked unbearable, she knew that unexpected trouble wasn’t a surprise to God. She immediately set out to get her friend the prophet Elisha. Twice she was asked if her child was well, and she answered, “All is well.” She knew that God could make a way where she didn’t see a way. Elisha prayed for the little boy, and he miraculously came back to life.  We all face unexpected challenges—the loss of a loved one, a personal failure, a layoff, a sickness. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. But rather than complain and go around in self-pity, go deeper and instead have a report of faith, “All is well. God’s in control.” Then because you are rooted in the Most High God, you’ll feel the peace that passes understanding and have the strength to endure what should have taken you out.
    
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that You are the Most High God who sees every unexpected and uncertain circumstance I will ever face. I declare that my peace and strength are in You, and my roots are firmly set in You. All is well today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Comments:
It is a good feeling to know that God is in control.  But really, HE is only in control of what you place in HIS hands and TRUST HIM with.   Don’t expect HIM to jump in and save you when you have been avoiding HIM and are oblivious to HIS will.  By now I think I know most of the Commandments of God including the Big 10 and the 7 deadly sins.  But the LORD’S will and commandments go much deeper than that.  There are 168 verses in the Bible using the word Commandments.  In Matt. 5:19 Jesus Teaches: “So whoever breaks one of the least [important] of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least [important] in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them, he will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”  Matt.19:17, “Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? There is only One who is [essentially] good; but if you wish to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments.”Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? There is only One who is [essentially] good; but if you wish to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments.”  Matt. 22:37-40, “And Jesus replied to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’ 40 The whole Law and the [writings of the] Prophets depend on these two commandments.”   And that is just from the Gospel of Matthew.    John, the Disciple of great love shared Jesus’s words this way.:     (The Commandments of Jesus can be found in the New Testament.) 1 John 14:14-16, “If you ask Me anything in My name [as My representative ], I will do it.  15 “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey my commandments.  16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another [a] Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— John 14:20-21: “ On that day [when that time comes] you will know for yourselves that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you. 21 The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him].” John 15:10, “If you keep My commandments and obey My teaching, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.”  1 Jn.2:3, “And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings).” 1 Jn.2:4        “Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.”  1 Jn.3:22, “Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.”  1 Jn.3:24, “The one who habitually keeps His commandments [obeying His word and following His precepts, abides and] remains in Him, and He in him. By this we know and have the proof that He [really] abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us [as a gift].  1Jn.5:2-3, “By this we know [without any doubt] that we love the children of God: [expressing that love] when we love God and obey His commandments.   For the [true] love of God is this: that we habitually obey]” Keep His commandments and remain focused on His precepts. And His commandments and His precepts are not difficult [to obey]   Do you know them ?????. 

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