How Living as a Christian Disciple May Influence the Lives of Christians Today

How Living as a Christian Disciple May Influence the Lives of Christians Today

Christianity is an entire way of life. It's not only a part of your

life it is your whole life. It is a sense of being with God. It is not

a one way system, but in fact a two way bond. Being a disciple of God

gives you a sense of who you are. You have the position of being part

of God's children as well as being a child of your parents. This is an

incomparable feeling. A Christian is a person who lives their life

daily for God. By praying on a regular basis, reacting positively not

negatively with people and being an optimistic person rather than a

pessimistic one. Christianity focuses a lot on how people treat

others. Christianity believes everyone is equal. Nobody is better than

someone else, even if they are richer. A disciple believes Christ is

with you at all times. To become a Christian you must try and be the

best you can be. An example of this would be the story about the

Pharisee and the tax collector, having the best humanity.

To develop into a Christian you need to know the principles. You need

to live your life a certain way. That means you might have to

sacrifice a few things but in the long run you will be rewarded. Again

you must know how to deal with people.

'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and

with all your strength and with all your mind,' and, 'Love your

neighbour as yourself.' (Luke 10 vs. 27)

A person needs to be willing to give up luxuries in order to gain

better things. For instance a Christian must give 10% of their total

income to either a church or a charity. But the more essential factor

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... thousand people packed in every available space outside the cathedral,

waiting for the funeral service. The solemn funeral service began in a

dignified manner. During the sermon everyone listened intently to the

words of remembrance for Oscar Romero.

During his life Romero tried to put such ideals into practice. His

religious belief was always a practical matter and his great desire

was to see people work together for a better world. Romero shared,

with all who would listen a vision of justice in an injustice world.

His life and martyrdom are remembered by millions. In a troubled world

Romero remains as a sign of hope. Those who killed him may have

thought that they would be silencing a powerful voice against

injustice in El Salvador. They may have killed the man but the message

of justice for all still lives today.