Biblical Mandates Biblical mandates to live by LEARN MORE 1. “Let the word of Christ dwell richly in you” (Col 3:16). 2. “Be filled with the Spirit” (Eph 5:18). 3. “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (Jms. 1:22). 4. “Walk in the Spirit” (Gal 5:16, 25). 5. “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thes 5:17).