The Bible’s Promises Behind God’s Commands

AMY TURNER

Many people see the Bible as a book filled with rules, but it is much more than that. Every command God gives comes with a promise attached. It’s not like ordinary instructions we hear growing up, such as “sit up straight” or “speak clearly.” God’s commands carry deeper meaning and lasting rewards.

Think of it like this — if someone guaranteed that choosing a certain number would win you a prize, you would pay attention. While this isn’t an encouragement to gamble, it shows how a promise can make a command meaningful.

In Acts 2:38, Peter spoke clearly to the crowd: “Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” The message is simple. If a person turns from sin and places their trust in Jesus, God promises to forgive and give the Holy Spirit. God’s commands always lead to something greater, offering life, peace, and hope.

in that I am commanding you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, so that you may live and become numerous, and that the Lord your God may bless you in the land where you are entering to take possession of it.

Deuteronomy 30:16