The Commands of Christ - Why Bother?

I've come up with a list of biblical reasons why we should follow Christ's commands:

1. We follow Christ’s commands because He is Lord – Matthew 28:18; Philippians 2:9-12
2. We follow Christ’s commands because we are His slaves – Romans 6:15-23; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 7:22-23
3. We follow Christ’s commands because He lives in us and we live in Him – Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 1:3-14, 2:8-10; Romans 6:11
4. We follow Christ’s commands because it proves our love for Christ and our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ – John 14:21; 15:10; 1 John 4:21; 5:2-3; 2 John 1:6
5. We follow Christ’s commands because it proves our salvation – Luke 6:46-49; 1 John 2:3-4; 1 John 3:24; Revelation 22:14
6. We follow Christ’s commands because it is necessary for sanctification – Philippians 2:12-15;
7. We follow Christ’s commands because the disciples told us to – 1 Thessalonians 4:2; 1 Corinthians 14:37
8. We follow Christ's commands so that we can live without fear. Romans 8:15; 1 John 4:17-19
9. We follow Christ's commands because of all that He's done for us. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
10. We follow Christ's commands as a witness to others. 2 Corinthians 5:10
11. We follow Christ's commands to receive blessings and avoid consequences. 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
12. We follow Christ's commands to be led by Him. Romans 8:14
13. We follow Christ's commands to prove our friendship with Him. John 15:14