I believe you earn the right to speak. Paul was one whose daily walk with Christ earned him the right to speak direct and with wisdom to other believers. He didn't waste words. There was no fluff in the truth he shared. I easily picked out ten truths in just about as many verses. Paul's Ten Commandments might read something like this.
May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together - spirit, soul, and body - and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it! The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
Paul's Ten Commandments
- Look for the best in each other
- Be cheerful no matter what;
- Pray all the time;
- Thank God no matter what happens.
- Do not put out the Spirit's fire;
- Don't stifle those who have a word from the Master.
- On the other hand, don't be gullible.
- Throw out anything tainted with evil.
- Brothers, pray for us.
- Greet all the Christians there with a holy embrace.
May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together - spirit, soul, and body - and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it! The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
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