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Do most 'christians' today ignore Jesus' teachings of discipleship?
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∙ 12y ago
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Many ignore them; many more aren't even aware of Jesus' teachings regarding discipleship...they've been told simply to "believe" in Him. "Pop Christianity" has devolved into entertainment, not edification, and glosses over teachings about obedience to Christ, and the personal responsibilityand sacrifice that is part of true discipleship.
Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."
Matthew 10:37, 38 - "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me."
Luke 6:46 - "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say?"
In Luke 14, Jesus has a great deal to say about the "cost of discipleship" that most so-called "christians" are probably unaware of. He also expressed prophetic concern over the condition of modern "christianity" as well:
Luke 18:7, 8 - "And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless,when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?"
[Quotes from NKJV]
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What is discipleship?
Discipleship is the process of becoming a follower of a specific belief or teaching, usually associated with a leader or teacher. It involves a deep commitment to learning and living out the principles and values of the belief system, often leading to personal growth and transformation.
Where do Christians get their morality from?
From the teachings of Jesus.
Who were Christians?
Christians are People that claim to follow the teachings of Jesus christ.
People who follow the teachings of Jesus practices?
Christians...
Did Jesus begin christianty?
Yes you can say that as Christians follow his teachings .
Who is the name of the person who follow and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ?
Christians.
How do current Christians use Jesus' teachings?
Current Christians use Jesus' teaching as a guide to their own life in hope to attain salvation.
Do Christians need to ignore intellect and reason in order to have faith in Jesus?
False is my answer
Are the teachings of Jesus only important to Christians?
NO!! it is important to ALL who want to learn the truth.
What contains the accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus as well as writings of early Christians?
New Testament
Who is the founder of the christian religion?
Jesus Christ .
What religion was named after the teachings of Jesus?
Because Jesus was the Christ, Christianity is the faith that purportedly follows the teachings of Jesus. However, most Christian religions following the teachings of the epistle writer Paul instead. For example, Jesus says in the Bible "I am not here to start a new religion but to bring a new covenant." The fact that there are religions that follow the teachings of Jesus is in direct contradiction to his own words.
