What Christ Expects of Every Christian

Jesus with his disciples

As a Christian, Christ expects us to follow the teachings of the Bible and to model our lives after his example. This means that we should strive to love God and our neighbors, to serve others, and to share the message of the gospel with the world.

One of the most important teachings of Christ is the commandment to love God with all of our heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). This means that we should prioritize our relationship with God above all else, and seek to know and serve him in all that we do.

Another key aspect of being a Christian is the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:39). This means that we should seek to show compassion and kindness to those around us, and to treat others the way we would want to be treated.

In addition to loving God and our neighbors, Christ also expects us to serve others. In Matthew 25:40, he says, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." By serving others, we are showing love and compassion, and we are following Christ's example of selflessness and sacrifice.

Another important aspect of being a Christian is sharing the message of the gospel with others. In Matthew 28:19, Christ tells his disciples, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." As Christians, we are called to spread the good news of the gospel to the world, and to help others come to know and follow Christ.

Finally, Christ expects us to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God. In Romans 12:1-2, the apostle Paul writes, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will." As Christians, we are called to surrender our lives to God, and to seek to do his will in all that we do.

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