I have been reading In His Steps by Charles Sheldon and then watched the WWJD film yesterday and both really got me thinking.
Following Jesus is supposed to be this key part of being a Christian so obviously I am not a very good Christian. I am too selfish and have too many material things. I always figured that Jesus was perfect and, while He was an example, we would always fall way short. That it was something that normal people couldn't do. But the book made me think more about it - those examples were normal people. Maybe I am too scared of suffering - perhaps my faith is shallow.
Then he said to the crowd, ?If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 9 : 23
Maybe it is the time of year that is making me get all deep. I try to be a good person and I give to charity but I give money not time. There isn't really any sacrifice in it. I am not face to face with the people in need. I just donate a little and then carry on with my life.
What confuses me is how you know what Jesus would do in certain situations. I mean some would be pretty simple - obvious choices - but others would be more complicated.
I wonder how a movement like that in In His Steps would go down in churches today!
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plaingirly · 31/03/2013 08:48
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