Bible Verses About Commandments

We did not accept anyone’s food without paying; on the contrary, we labored and toiled, day and night, working so as not to be a burden to any of you.

It was not that we hadn’t the right to be supported, but so that we could make ourselves an example to imitate.

For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: if someone won’t work, he shouldn’t eat!

We hear that some of you are leading a life of idleness — not busy working, just busybodies!

We command such people — and in union with the Lord Yeshua the Messiah we urge them — to settle down, get to work, and earn their own living.

And you brothers who are doing what is good, don’t slack off!

Furthermore, if anyone does not obey what we are saying in this letter, take note of him and have nothing to do with him, so that he will be ashamed.

But don’t consider him an enemy; on the contrary, confront him as a brother and try to help him change.

First of all, then, I counsel that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all human beings,

including kings and all in positions of prominence; so that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives, being godly and upright in everything.

Therefore, it is my wish that when the men pray, no matter where, they should lift up hands that are holy — they should not become angry or get into arguments.

Likewise, the women, when they pray, should be dressed modestly and sensibly in respectable attire, not with elaborate hairstyles and gold jewelry, or pearls, or expensive clothes.

Rather, they should adorn themselves with what is appropriate for women who claim to be worshipping God, namely, good deeds.

Let a woman learn in peace, fully submitted;

but I do not permit a woman to teach a man or exercise authority over him; rather, she is to remain at peace.

A congregation leader must be above reproach, he must be faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, orderly, hospitable and able to teach.

He must not drink excessively or get into fights; rather, he must be kind and gentle. He must not be a lover of money.

He must manage his own household well, having children who obey him with all proper respect;

for if a man can’t manage his own household, how will he be able to care for God’s Messianic Community?

He must not be a new believer, because he might become puffed up with pride and thus fall under the same judgment as did the Adversary.

Furthermore, he must be well regarded by outsiders, so that he won’t fall into disgrace and into the Adversary’s trap.

Likewise, the shammashim must be of good character, people whose word can be trusted. They must not give themselves to excessive drinking or be greedy for dishonest gain.

They must possess the formerly hidden truth of the faith with a clean conscience.

And first, let them be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them be appointed shammashim.

Similarly, the wives must be of good character, not gossips, but temperate, faithful in everything.