Jesus taught that to be His disciple would demand great
change in a person’s life. He said there must be self-denial and a
daily crucifixion of one’s self in order to follow Him. A person
would need to lose his own life for Jesus’ sake in order to save it.
What would such a life look like? Considering Jesus’ own
life and teachings, let us take some snapshots of the life of a
disciple of Christ. You might be a Christian if...
...you spend a great deal of time in prayer with your heavenly
Father
...you keep your word without fail
...you are attentive to the needs of those who are sick
...you give generously to support the work of the kingdom
...you know the word of God, and it is your guide in life
...you have absolute trust in your heavenly Father
...you provide for the needs of orphans and the poor
...you are a comforter of the grieving
...you are an encourager to the weak and the strugglers
...you fight hard against temptations to sin
...lies, complaints and cutting remarks die on your tongue
...your greatest love is God
...your life’s goal is the kingdom of heaven
...you look forward to the weekly assembly
...the world’s treasures no longer satisfy you
...you have sought reconciliation when you have hurt another
...you have learned to be a servant
...you seek ways to help out in the congregation
...love for others is the watchword in all you do
...you take an interest in your brothers and sisters in the church
...you tell people about the Lord and His kingdom when you can
What about you?
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