Find It in the Bible: Lists, Lists, and Lists - Softcover

List #41

30 "Be" Commands in the Bible

Many New Testament commandments were spoken in simple "Be" statements. These directives are to be taken seriously.

1. Be glad. -- Matthew 5:12

2. Be reconciled to your brother. -- Matthew 5:24

3. Be witnesses. -- Acts 1:8

4. Be baptized. -- Acts 2:38

5. Be devoted to one another. -- Romans 12:10

6. Be joyful, hopeful, patient, faithful. -- Romans 12:12

7. Be willing to associate. -- Romans 12:16

8. Be careful to do right. -- Romans 12:17

9. Be reconciled to God. -- 2 Corinthians 5:20

10. Be separate. -- 2 Corinthians 6:17

11. Be of one mind. -- 2 Corinthians 13:11

12. Be humble and gentle. -- Ephesians 4:2

13. Be kind and compassionate. -- Ephesians 4:32

14. Be imitators of God. -- Ephesians 5:1

15. Be careful how you live. -- Ephesians 5:15

16. Be filled with the Spirit. -- Ephesians 5:18

17. Be strong in the Lord. -- Ephesians 6:10

18. Be alert. -- Ephesians 6:18

19. Be thankful. -- Colossians 3:15

20. Be wise to unbelievers. -- Colossians 4:5

21. Be patient. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:14

22. Be joyful always. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16

23. Be content. -- Hebrews 13:5

24. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to be angry. -- James 1:19

25. Be holy. -- 1 Peter 1:16

26. Be sympathetic, compassionate, humble. -- 1 Peter 3:8 (RSV)

27. Be prepared to give an answer. -- 1 Peter 3:15

28. Be clear minded and self-controlled. -- 1 Peter 4:7

29. Be eager to make your calling and election sure. -- 2 Peter 1:10

30. Be merciful. -- Jude 1:22 (RSV)

© 2004 by Bob Phillips