There are some aspects of Christianity that are lost on many in this generation, the concepts seem almost strange to many, not understood by others and rejected by still others. There is a remnant, however small, that understands what it means to live a Christian life, and it is from these that the character of Christ is demonstrated. All true Christians must have at the core of his or her life a strong conviction of self-denial. A rejection of selfish wants and desires for Christ's wants and desires, they must become the desire of the believer. Anything that requires an entanglement with worldly compromise is wrong, no matter how noble or justifiable it seems at the time.We cannot serve two Masters, and we cannot put treasures in both worlds, the heart is wherever that treasure is located, let the reader understand.As a Disciple of Christ, we must reject a love for anything that is of no use for Kingdom purposes.
If we follow after the life of Jesus, we will be the most reliable and productive workers in the workplace where we are planted, there are in many cases a reward in this life through our obedience to the Lord that causes us to stand out among the others, but even if it does not occur, we are still obedient, knowing that our true treasures are awaiting us in our permanent home. The temporary is gone in a moment, and then the permanent, real eternal home is revealed to us. If you have not done so since you believed, today is the day for you to deny yourself and take up your cross and follow Jesus, taking no care for tomorrow, for it is enough to be concerned with today's evil snares that would entangle us, if we are not rooted in His word and life. We must continue to develop a life of purity as we are transformed through our pilgrimage in this world.
Living for Christ does not mean living to get, but dying to give!
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