The clearer you can be about what you believe, the easier it is to bring your priorities in line with your values. In Romans 12:9-18 Paul sums up a Christian lifestyle based on Christ’s teachings as follows:

When discussing Christian values, people often ask what about the Ten Commandments? The first four commandments guide us on how to love God, and the last six guide us on how to love others. Jesus addresses several of the commandments and highlights their application in his preaching. He not only condemns murder, he calls his followers to recognise that unresolved anger also destroys others. He not only forbids adultery, but calls his followers to be pure in mind and heart.

“You have heard that people were told in the past, ‘Do not commit murder; anyone who does will be brought to trial.’ But now I tell you: ... whoever calls his brother ‘You good-for-nothing!’ will be brought before the Council, and whoever calls his brother a worthless fool will be in danger of going to the fire of hell.” Matthew 5:21-22a,c

“If you love me, you will obey my commandments.” John 14:15

Prayer: Lord, help me to live my life according to your teachings and your will. Amen