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Christians are called to live for Jesus, and follow him in everything they do. But what exactly does it mean to live for Jesus, and how do you do it? The best way is to look in the Bible for examples of how Christ lived, and try to be as much like him as possible. Living for the Savior is more meaningful than living for ourselves.
Here are 10 real-world steps you can take today to start living your life for Jesus.
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- QuestionWhy do adults get baptized?Zachary RaineyRev. Zachary B. Rainey is an ordained minister with over 40 years of ministry and pastoral practice, including over 10 years as a hospice chaplain. He is a graduate of Northpoint Bible College and a member of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
Ordained MinisterAdults who participate in a “believer’s baptism” may decide to be baptized in water because they desire to identify with Jesus Christ in His death and resurrection. Baptism by immersion is a picture of being buried with Christ and rising to live a new life. Baptism tells everyone, “I no longer live to myself, I live a new life in Christ.” The Christian Scriptures exhort every follower of Jesus to “die” to selfish, sinful ways and to “live” in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. - QuestionWhat does it mean living for Jesus?Olivia WoodfordOlivia Woodford is the Founder of Bible Women Speak. Olivia has been teaching biblical stories of women through theater since 1992. She is a member of Biblical Storytellers International and has performed at and hosted learning retreats with churches, schools, and women's groups of all denominations throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Olivia has a BFA in Theater Arts from Boston University.
Founder of Bible Women SpeakFor me, it would mean to embody Jesus' teachings. To love your neighbor as yourself, to have compassion for all those around you, rather than judging or ridiculing them. Make sure to love everything that comes into your presence. - QuestionI am discouraged by people who profess to be Christians who are really angry, nasty, gossipers. It upsets me that they will probably go to heaven. What can I do?Community AnswerIt is not up to us to judge anyone or determine who is or is not going to heaven, that is up to God. Just focus on yourself and living up to the standards of your own faith. Avoid these people when possible, or calmly suggest to them that Jesus would not approve of their behavior.
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- ↑ Olivia Woodford. Founder of Bible Women Speak. Expert Interview. 2 May 2023.
- ↑ Zachary Rainey. Ordained Minister. Expert Interview. 19 May 2019.
- ↑ https://www.orbcfamily.org/blog/faith/living-your-life-in-jesus-footsteps/
- ↑ https://hopeondemand.com/article/7-things-to-help-you-serve-jesus-better
- ↑ https://www.gotquestions.org/living-for-Jesus.html
- ↑ https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets/the-road-to-eternal-life/jesus-and-his-apostles-affirm-the-need-to-obey-gods-commandments
- ↑ Olivia Woodford. Founder of Bible Women Speak. Expert Interview. 2 May 2023.
- ↑ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe/jesus/5-teachings-of-jesus-that-will-improve-your-life
- ↑ https://www.crosswalk.com/church/giving/5-ways-to-live-and-give-like-jesus.html
- ↑ https://www.gotquestions.org/living-for-Jesus.html
- ↑ https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/articles/7-ways-to-resist-temptation/
- ↑ https://www.gotquestions.org/living-for-Jesus.html
- ↑ https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/idols-that-sneak-into-our-lives-and-how-to-resist-them.html
- ↑ Olivia Woodford. Founder of Bible Women Speak. Expert Interview. 2 May 2023.
- ↑ https://newspring.cc/articles/what-storing-up-treasures-in-heaven-really-means
- ↑ https://www.crosswalk.com/church/giving/5-ways-to-live-and-give-like-jesus.html
- ↑ https://bible.org/seriespage/4-how-really-live-christ
- ↑ https://bible.org/seriespage/4-how-really-live-christ
- ↑ https://www.orbcfamily.org/blog/faith/living-your-life-in-jesus-footsteps/
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