Identifying Jesus' Commandments
(On Dealing with Distractions - Part I)

Every commandment Jesus gave serves a purpose--to shape us into children worthy of our Father, not by earning His love but by partaking of His very character and holiness. This commandment about dealing with distractions shows us a universal principle by example. Jesus demonstrated what it means to stay focused on the Father's business despite overwhelming external pressures. And to anyone watching carefully, His example might as well be a commandment: stay on purpose.

Keep teaching. Don't let opposition distract you from what matters. Because keeping this commandment demonstrates love in action--not passive knowledge of Jesus, but active, deliberate following of His pattern even when distractions scream for our attention.

Before we examine this commandment, remember: some commandments Jesus spoke plainly, and some He showed us through example. But everything He said and everything He did was purposeful and meant for us--nothing was accidental.

Now consider these three questions: Are you distracted TO Jesus or FROM Jesus? If you fulfilled your distractions, what would you have left to do? Do you look for an escape in your distractions?

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Bill Prince, Jr.

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