We have reached that stage in life, and in our world,
where we must make a decision to either
follow the demands the world makes on us
or follow Jesus. But how should I follow Jesus?
First, I must follow Him in LOVE, unconditionally and without exception Loving everybody, regardless of their identity, race, gender, ethnicity or politics.
1 Corinthians 14:1
LOVE should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy. (CEV)
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not LOVE, I am nothing.
Second, I must follow Him in RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Proverbs 21:21
He who follows RIGHTEOUSNESS and mercy Finds life, RIGHTEOUSNESS, and honor.
Proverbs 3:21-22
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment (Godly wisdom).
They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.
Thirdly, I must follow Jesus in FAITH.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, FAITH, love, endurance, and gentleness.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, FAITH, charity, peace, with them that call on
the Lord out of a pure heart.
Fourthly, I must choose to FOLLOW Christ when He calls me.
Matthew 4:19
And he said unto them,
"FOLLOW Me,
and I will make you fishers of men."
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to FOLLOW after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and FOLLOW Me.
While these steps may seem difficult to do, we were given a HELPER to help us accomplish the tasks God gives the Church to fulfill: His Holy Spirit.
John 15:26
“But when the HELPER comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me."
Acts 5:32
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.
Luke 12:12
For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour
what you ought to say.
And what is the number one thing we see about the Holy Spirit whom God has given us? He is HOLY. Therefore, we must be HOLY, too.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow PEACE with all men, and HOLINESS, without which no man shall see the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-6
For it is God’s will that you should be HOLY: You must abstain from sexual immorality; each of you must know how to control his own body in HOLINESS and honor,
not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;
and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
1 Peter 1:15-16
But as He which has called you is HOLY, so you be HOLY in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be HOLY; for I AM HOLY.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
And the very God of Peace SANCTIFY you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved BLAMELESS unto the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ.
Though none go with me, I will FOLLOW CHRIST.
