I haven't even been able to make it all the way to chapter 12 in Matthew before needing a break due to spiritual overload.
In order to unload, I've learned the following:
Jesus left us quite a few instructions.
Here are some:
1) Let your light shine before men.
2) Settle matters quickly with your adversary
3) Don't lust.
4) Let your "yes" be your "yes and your "no", "no". In other words, don't swear.
5) Love your enemies; pray for them.
6) Do acts of righteousness in private so that God gets the glory.
7) Pray in solitude, not boastfully.
8) Forgive.
9) Store your treasures in heaven, not earth.
10) Don't worry! God provides.
11) Don't judge others
12) "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8
13) Do to others what you would have them do to you.
14) Watch out for false prophets.
15) "Follow me"
16) Don't take backup in case God fails. Have faith.
17) Be on your guard against all men.
18) Do not be afraid! be only afraid of God.
Um, why yes. I'm an idiot and I do none of these things. This is a good slap in the face.
I learned quite a few other important things too.
"Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
OUCH. Looks like I've got plenty to work on.