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Mar 12, 2024 · As a Christian, one of the most important things to learn is how to develop a Christ-like perspective. While this can be a lifelong journey, discipleship is a critical component in achieving a mindset like Christ. Discipleship is the process of learning and following Jesus’ teachings, actions, and values to become more like him.
Aug 30, 2012 · We can’t. We have to go through the process. The key is to rest in the knowledge that in Christ, our “bill” is paid; to rest in the certainty that everything we need is covered through our relationship with Christ. This changes the approach to our quest for character, holiness and godliness.
Mar 10, 2013 · The old has gone and the new has come.” 2 Cor. 5:17. Jana just read to us that we “put off our old self and put on our new self.” Most people who know about Christianity know that there is supposed to be a change that happens in our character. To be a Christian means to follow Christ, to strive to be like Christ. But how exactly does this ...
- IA. The Purpose and Struggle For Christ-Like Habits
- Iia. Christ-Like Habits with A Primarily Godward Focus
- Iiia. Christ-Like Habits with A Primarily People Focus
- IVA. Summary
- Va. Questions For Thought
1B. The Idea of a “Habit”
The term “habit” refers to a settled or regular tendency or practice.23 It can be used in a negative way in reference to bad habits, such as ignoring people when they’re talking and consistently failing to do what one has promised. We say, “he/she has the bad habit of never following through”; in Paul’s language such as person has a habit of being “unfaithful.” But the term “habit” can also be used in a positive way, in reference to good exercise habits as well as good eating habits and a hos...
2B. Purpose for Developing Christ-Like Habits
Paul is very clear about why we discipline ourselves to live out certain godly habits. There is a goal. It is not just drudgery, as one author put it. 4:7 But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness (Γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν). 4:8 For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” 4:9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. 4...
3B. Three Sources of Struggle against Christ-Like Habits
When we refer to the “world,” we are not thinking about people only, but rather sinful habits, relationships and systems which fallen people erect in opposition to the will, works, and ways of a holy God. The world system, which lies in the lap of the evil one, is often used by him to lure and arouse us to sin. We are to realize that the death of Christ is God’s judgment on unregenerate man’s sin and sinful systems. We are to have no part in it, lest we become a “friend of the world and an en...
Our objective in this section is simply to outline some habits of holiness, not to delve into them in great detail. We will do that later. For now it is sufficient simply to mention them and include a few brief comments.
1B. Serving and Spiritual Giftedness
Jesus describes his life as that of a willing and obedient servant (Mark 10:45). If we call him Lord and Master, we too must follow in his path as willing and obedient servants. By the power of the indwelling Spirit, we must strive to nurture the virtue of others-centeredness and service. Let us become known as other-centered “givers” and not self-centered “takers.” I am not saying that it is always wrong to receive; it certainly is not. But, let us also be known as those who consistently mak...
2B. Fellowship
Christ-like disciples realize and value the fact that they have not been called to be lone rangers, but instead to interrelate within the body of Christ. They have been called to loving, nurturing relationships that transcend spiritual gifts and are given by God for encouragement, protection and discipline. Thus we are to learn to make deep and satisfying relationships—through wise transparency—for it is in this context, i.e., being rooted and grounded in love (a love that is increasingly kno...
3B. Evangelism
The consistent discipline of sharing the gospel is foundational in the Christian life and is a key expression of the virtues of faithfulness, wisdom, and thankfulness. Therefore, the virtuous Christian makes it a habit to be sharing the gospel with various people, doing it with graciousness and love and in a variety of ways suitable to the circumstances. Thus a maturing disciple of Christ has a clear understanding of what the gospel is and what it is not. Further, he/she has experienced the g...
The normal way in which God develops holiness in and through us is as we, by the Spirit, establish “habits of holiness” in our lives—habits that reflect the godly virtues found in Christ himself. The “bread and butter” of spiritual growth, then, is the development of Christ-like character through the heartfelt, sincere, and ongoing practice of cert...
1. Before you studied this lecture, what did you perceive Christian growth to be? Was it more mystical? Less ethical? 2. Define a habit and relate this to Galatians 6:7-8. 3. What are the three sources of struggle and temptation in our lives? How important then is it to know ourselves well and the schemes of Satan? Can we live well in the world and...
- Love what Jesus loves. Jesus said the greatest commandment was “to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
- Hate what Jesus hates. Jesus didn’t hate people. He loved all people, even those who struggled with sins like pride, greed, lust, anger, and other forms of immorality.
- Make what Jesus made. Jesus made disciples. Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus gave instructions to his followers, saying: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt.
- Pray as Jesus prayed. Jesus was a man of prayer. He didn’t just pray when he was experiencing a trial or in an emergency. Prayer was part of the rhythm of his life.
Oct 11, 2019 · When our thoughts are not on the eternal, it can have far-reaching effects that will impact all of our eternity. That is why we need these 3 strategies to grow in a Christ-like mindset. We need to be imitators of Jesus. 3 Strategies to Grow Your Christ-like Mindset 1. The Mindset to Know Christ. That is why we need to have the mindset to know ...
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Notice what is developing: Paul is urging us to be like the Christ of the Incarnation, to be like the Christ of the foot washing, and to be like the Christ of the cross. These three events of the life of Christ indicate clearly what Christlikeness means in practice. Fourthly, we are to be like Christ in His patient endurance.
