(April 5, 2017 at 9:12 am)SteveII Wrote: What Christians are called to be (all based in the NT):
1. Has an undiluted devotion to Jesus.
2. Pursues a biblically informed view of the world.
3. Is intentional and disciplined in seeking God's direction.
4. Worships, and with a spirit of continuous repentance.
5. Builds healthy human relationships.
6. Knows how to engage the larger world.
7. Senses a personal "call" and unique competencies.
8. Is merciful and generous to those who are weaker.
9. Appreciates that suffering is part of faithfulness to Jesus.
10. Is eager and ready to express the content of his faith.
11. Overflows with thankfulness.
12. Has a passion for reconciliation.
Above list from http://www.christianitytoday.com/pastors...stian.html
I'd like to challenge you to complete this list yourself. I'll do the first one which corresponds to #1 on your list as an example which you can redo as you see fit .. if you'd care to take it on.
But what Christians really are amounts to:
1. Christians are devoted to very many different things some of which, to their consternation, too frequently surpass their devotion to Jesus.
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