10 commitments

most of us have heard of the 10 commandments.  This is our little twist, we call it "the 10 commitments."  we prayed over each and every one of these, and we know you can add to them and we hope you will.  remember nothing that we write is set in stone, read it and add to it.  

1. commit your life to God - Hebrews 12:3 - this is central to who we are as Christians.  we tend to commit to work, to family, to friends and other activities - but God wants to be first in our lives.
2. commit to keeping your faith in Christ alive and exciting - Jude 20-23 - too many Christians today are just boring and filled with a lack-luster faith.  they do nothing to keep their faith alive and exciting.  some suggestions to keep your faith alive - get into a good theological debate with a friend, or read a book that simply rips a whole in your understanding of God.
3. commit to studying God's word - 2 Timothy 3:16 - did you know that almost 55% of evangelical Christians do not study or read God's word?  join a study, get a study, carry a copy with you - listen to it on tape or cd - get into God's word.
4. commit to worship - Psalm 22:19 - when was the last time you worshiped?  Not, when was the last time you were in church - when did you last worship God?  most simply attend worship for one hour on sunday, without thinking that we need to be in worship everyday, every moment - we need to worship in truth and spirit 24/7/365.
5. commit to living holy - 2 Thessalonians 2:13 - this does not mean living a law filled life.  the law will do nothing for you.  living a holy lifestyle means allowing the Holy Spirit to live in you, and direct your life at every point - when was the last time you prayed about a move in your life.
6. commit to each other - Romans 12:10 - each of us needs to be part of the lives of others, and we need to commit to each other.  if a person from your church needed a ride home at 2:00 am, would you pick them up if they called you?  are they able to call you - do they know your number?
7. commit to your church - Psalm 122:1 - attend, work and get involved in your church.  speak kindly of it's leaders and pastors.  speak kindly of all the church has to offer, and can offer.
8. commit to being involved in your church - James 2:17 - get involved and get dirty.  get into a ministry, don't only seek leadership positions, seek a working position.  it is wrong to simply be a leaders, you must be a servant - must, not an option.
9. commit to christian service - 1 Corinthians 12:5-6 - outside of the church, where do you get connected?  where do you get involved?  are you involved in the PTA?  golfing? softball? why not get connected to a group that feeds the hungry?  how about helping build a home for a person in need?  get involved in a christian organization that makes a difference in the lives of others.
10. commit to starting a revolution - Romans 12:2 - radically change the world around you - commit to being a started in the revolution and get out there and change the world.  don't just sit there at home complaining, get off your bum and get into the fight - make a core change for Christ, and a radical change in the world around you.

(by John O'Keefe  - 2001)