Qualities of a Disciple

In the conversation of being like Jesus, Kelly (some of you met her she was here with us a couple of weeks ago) had told us she would send us a copy of "Qualities of a Disciple" (the qualities her community has chosen to live by) to share with us. So here they are:

- A person who puts Jesus Christ before others, self and possessions

Luke 14:26-27, 33

- A person of love

John 13:34-35

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

- A person of prayer

Luke 11:9-13

Matthew 6:9-15

- A person of the Word/who takes Scriptures seriously

John 8:31-32

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Hebrews 4:12-13

- A person who bears fruit

John 15:7-8

Galations 5:19-23

- A person of the Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

2 TImothy 2:2

- A person of unity

John 17:20-23

- A person led and empowered by the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8

1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 16

As I ponder this list, I just imagine what it would be like to live like this; and not just me a group of friends living this way could change the world. If we could be constantly in touch with one another over becoming more like this . . . how would our lives change and how would the lives of those around us be changed. I would love to hear some thoughts of all of ours around what challenges us from this list, what we desire, what we hear the Lord nudging us on.

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