34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. 36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Mark 8:34-37).
Christ desires our full commitment. This is His will that we should be faithful servants. The full commitment to Christ is the by-product of faith. It is not that we can earn anything in terms of salvation by our actions, but that because of salvation we become obedient. So our actions are always in response to God’s actions. The choice for us then is whether we respond by following the truth and light or choose to follow our own way. The way that leads to life is the way of Christ. The way of Christ is rarely the easy way. However, God gives us the strength we need to be a follower.
Christ desires our full commitment. This is His will that we should be faithful servants. The full commitment to Christ is the by-product of faith. It is not that we can earn anything in terms of salvation by our actions, but that because of salvation we become obedient. So our actions are always in response to God’s actions. The choice for us then is whether we respond by following the truth and light or choose to follow our own way. The way that leads to life is the way of Christ. The way of Christ is rarely the easy way. However, God gives us the strength we need to be a follower.
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