This is a simple matter that extends little further than a simple question of "Life: yes or no?" but the problem is knowing what path to take to make life a reality. Christianity places a strong emphasis on the integral understanding that to move in accord with God is to seek life while to fall towards sin is to descend into death. So, I don't know about you but if that is true the answer would seem simple: we must move in accord with God's will.
I propose that to know what is in accordance with God's will is to follow the words of Christ, "You are my friends if you keep my commands." John 15:14
What then did he command us to do? Well, many things, but here are some examples.
1. Go therefore and make disciples of All nations (Mt 28:19)
I don't know about you but I am certainly not doing well on this one.
2. Do this in memory of me. (Luke 22:19)
Which this? Well, I do believe it was in the breaking of bread that they came to know Him on the road to Emmaus. Perhaps that is related?
3. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:12)
He loved us so much as to spread his arms across and die. Can you pay the ultimate price for God?
So you see then... the dilemma is that to truly live, we must die. Die to this world so that we may live in the next.
"What you take won't kill you but be careful what you're given." Leonard Cohen
2 comments:
It ocurred to me after reading one of your posts that every action we take here has an impact on eternity... even if the consequences aren't fully felt in this life. I suspect that remembering this fact will begin to serve as a strong deterrent to my nihilistic lifestyle.
1. This is increasingly difficult for me as I struggle to find the balance between ruthless, self-motivated salesmanship and compassionate soul-winning. Might be a good topic for further discussion.
wow... I don't know if I am qualified to speak on such a topic. I tend to go with a speak boldly when asked questions but don't speak out kind of approach to life. I think because I react poorly in confrontations and don't like to confuse people. @_@
mostly what I've been doing of late is trying to crystalize my thoughts on God, Life, my purpose in this world, and what I want to do. Doing okay at it I think. ^_^
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