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To be a [[Christian]] should be by definition a [[follow]]er of [[Jesus]] who was the [[Christ]], the [[anoint]]ed King, who came to set the captive free rather than make people merchandise nor [[curse children]]. | To be a [[Christian]] should be by definition a [[follow]]er of [[Jesus]] who was the [[Christ]], the [[anoint]]ed King, who came to set the captive free rather than make people merchandise nor [[curse children]]. | ||
Reaching for His [[Salvation]] is only possible because of His [[redemption]] when we [[repent]] and [[seek]] the [[Kingdom of God]] and His [[Righteousness]] which is evident in our [[follow]]ing [[The Way]] of | Reaching for His [[Salvation]] is only possible because of His [[redemption]] when we [[repent]] and [[seek]] the [[Kingdom of God]] and His [[Righteousness]] which is evident in our [[follow]]ing [[The Way]] of [[Christ]].<Ref>Acts 16:17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.</Ref> | ||
Success in that journey comes by [[grace]] through [[faith]]. But what grace have you if you only love those who love you? | Success in that journey comes by [[grace]] through [[faith]]. But what grace have you if you only love those who love you? | ||
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If we come in His [[name we will have the works of his [[sacrifice]] but if we do not have the works of faith we know our faith is not true [[faith]] and without true faith there is no [[salvation]]? | If we come in His [[name we will have the works of his [[sacrifice]] but if we do not have the works of faith we know our faith is not true [[faith]] and without true faith there is no [[salvation]]? | ||
We would not be [[Bite|biting one another]] through the [[Benefactors]] who [[exercise authority]] one over the other nor praying to the [[ | We would not be [[Bite|biting one another]] through the [[Benefactors]] who [[exercise authority]] one over the other nor praying to the [[fathers]] of the earth for our [[free bread|daily bread]]. | ||
Revision as of 00:43, 21 February 2023
Follow Me
The phrase "Follow me" used by Jesus is from the Greek word akoloutheo [1]
We are to follow The Way of Christ which would include seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness by caring for our neighbor as much as ourselves and are willing to strive to live by faith rather than force, by hope and charity rather than the wages of unrighteousness.
To be a Christian should be by definition a follower of Jesus who was the Christ, the anointed King, who came to set the captive free rather than make people merchandise nor curse children.
Reaching for His Salvation is only possible because of His redemption when we repent and seek the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness which is evident in our following The Way of Christ.[2]
Success in that journey comes by grace through faith. But what grace have you if you only love those who love you?
How do you know you are truly saved and not merely under a strong delusion?
We do not earn salvation with our works but our works are the fruit and confirmation of faith in the love of Christ, who came to serve not be served!
The works of iniquity are also evidence that we are in need of repentance.
If we come in His [[name we will have the works of his sacrifice but if we do not have the works of faith we know our faith is not true faith and without true faith there is no salvation?
We would not be biting one another through the Benefactors who exercise authority one over the other nor praying to the fathers of the earth for our daily bread.
In 2 Corinthians 4:4 we see Paul say that the "gods of the world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not". Has the "gods of the world" today also blinded the people so that they cannot see that their covetous practices have made them merchandise, curse children and as surety for debt entangled them back under the yoke and the bondage of Egypt?
Paul quotes David in Romans 11:9 [3] speaking of tables being a snare and a trap. The quote is from Psalms 69:22 [4] where David talks about what should have been for our welfare being a trap.
- Acts 12:8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
- ↑ 190 ~ἀκολουθέω~ akoloutheo \@ak-ol-oo-theh’-o\@ from 1 Alpha (as a particle of union) and keleuthos (a road) from a primary kello (to urge on); v AV-follow 91, reach 1; 92
- 1) to follow one who precedes, join him as his attendant, accompany him. See follow me
- 2) to join one as a disciple, become or be his disciple
- 2a) side with his party
- ↑ Acts 16:17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
- ↑ "And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:" Romans 11:9
- ↑ "Let their table become a snare before them: and [that which should have been] for [their] welfare, [let it become] a trap."