The other day I was searching for a scripture in e-sword, looking for the verse that said that God has already determined every place that we will “live” (which, btw, I found in Acts 17:26:”From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”) So, when I searched under the word “live” in the New Testament, 121 scriptures came up and, as I was going through them, I was amazed at how many of these were instructions on how we should “live” as Christians!! So, I thought I would pull them out and list them for myself:
Romans 1:17: "The righteous will live by faith."
Romans 8:4:”…do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.”
Romans 12:18: “…live at peace with everyone.”
2 Corinthians 5:7: “…We live by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:15: “… [We] should no longer live for [ourselves] but for him who died for [us] and was raised again.”
2 Corinthians 10:3: “...though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.”
Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 3:11: “The righteous will live by faith."
Galatians 5:13: “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.”
Gal 5:14: “…Love your neighbor as yourself."
Galatians 5:16: “… live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.”
Ephesians 4:1: “…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”
Ephesians 5:2: “…live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Ephesians 5:8: “... Live as children of light”
Ephesians 5:15: “…Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise,”
Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Philippians 4:5: “Let your gentleness be evident to all…”
Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God…”
Philippians 4:8: “...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.”
Colossians 1:10: “…live a life worthy of the Lord and may [you] please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,”
Colossians 2:6: “… just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him…”
1Thessalonians 2:12: “… [we are] encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”
1Thessalonians 4:3: “…you should avoid sexual immorality…”
1Thessalonians 4:4: “… you should learn to control [your] own body in a way that is holy and honorable…”
1Thessalonians 4:7: “…God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.”
1Thessalonians 4:11: “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands…”
1Thessalonians 5:13: “… Live in peace with each other.”
1Timothy 2:2: “…that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
Titus 2:2: “…Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.”
Titus 2:3: “…Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.”
Titus 2:4-5: “… train the younger women to love their husbands and children… [ to be] self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.”
Titus 2:6: “… encourage the young men to be self-controlled.”
Titus 2:12: “… say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age…”
Titus 3:14: “… learn to devote [yourselves] to doing what is good… and not live unproductive lives.”
Hebrews 10:38: “…my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him."
Hebrews 12:9: “… submit to the Father of our spirits and live!”
Hebrews 12:14: “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
Hebrews 13:18: “…desire to live honorably in every way.”
James 3:13: “…Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”
James 3:17: “…But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
James 3:18: “Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.”
1Peter 1:17: “…live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.”
1Peter 2:16: “Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.”
1Peter 2:24: “…die to sins and live for righteousness…”
1Peter 3:7-8: “Husbands… be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect…”
1Peter 3:8: “…all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.”
1Peter 4:2: “… [do] not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.”
1Peter 4:11: “…If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides…”
1Peter 4:12-13: “…do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”
2 Peter 3:11: “…You ought to live holy and godly lives”
2 Peter 3:14: “… make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.”
2 Peter 3:17: “…be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position.”
2 Peter 3:18: “…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
1John 2:6: “Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.”
1John 3:24: “Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them.”
Matthew 4:4: “Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "
There are still MANY more instructions like these but I think these are a good representation of what is listed and they will keep me busy for awhile…!!!
Father, I pray that these words and instructions will burn in my heart and mind and guide me in my daily life as I allow the Holy Spirit to remind and instruct me. I thank you Lord for making these instructions available to me and then giving me the desire and the strength to live them out. In your Holy Name I pray, Amen.
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