It's one thing to
claim to be a disciple of the Lord, but it's another thing to actually be
one. The litmus test of discipleship is
obedience. If a person is not living by
God's Word and following His commands, then one is not a true disciple.
A disciple is
knowledgeable about the Word of God. He
consistently and regularly reads and studies it. He waits before the Lord so that he can
understand what he reads. He makes it a
point to find ways in which he can apply to life that which the Lord helps him
to understand.
A disciple lives a
godly life. He does not excuse his sins,
but seeks the Lord's forgiveness whenever he needs it. He does not try to alter the Word to suit
himself. He does not compromise it in
any way. He does not argue with God over
what it says. He simply submits himself
to the Word's authority over his life.
A disciple knows true
freedom in his soul because he knows the life that obedience to the Lord
brings. He lives in the grace of Christ
and seeks to honor Him in all he does.
He does not live in bondage to sin.
Instead, he lives a life truly blessed by the Lord. He lives knowing that when life is over on
earth he will live eternally with the Lord.
He has peace and joy and does not fear what tomorrow may bring. He confidently faces whatever life brings him
because he knows the Lord is with him and will help him live in victory.
A true disciple does
not give up in his faith walk. He does
not stop obeying the Lord. He lives life
always seeking to please the Lord.
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