Tag John 8

Disciples indeed were followers at some point. Many people in the Body of Christ desire to lead. I believe this desire to be strong leaders is God inspired. However, those who desire to lead must first do time in the trenches. A lot of this “trench time” is done as a follower. Jesus is the ultimate leader. In John 8:31-32 Jesus said “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”. A key element to leadership is experience and experience can only come by spending time following a leader. Disciples indeed (true followers), know the truth, and that truth has made them free. Those who choose to follow you need to see the freedom that only Christ can give working in you.

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Godly living entails many things. Godly living can be equated to striving to live a Christ-like lifestyle. But what does that mean exactly? A large part of living the Christ-like lifestyle has to do with who and what you choose to identify with. Ask yourself, Who and/or what am I tethering my life to? What sustains me? What would I find difficult to live without? What am I attached to to such a degree that I would find life difficult to live without?

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