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Our mission isn’t to win converts; it’s to make disciples. So what is the difference?
- Converts are believers who live like the world. Disciples are believers who live like Jesus.
- Converts are focused on their values, interests, worries, fears, priorities, and lifestyles. Disciples are focused on Jesus.
- Converts go to church. Disciples are the church.
- Converts are involved in the mission of Jesus. Disciples are committed to it.
- Converts cheer from the sidelines. Disciples are in the game.
- Converts hear the word of God. Disciples live it.
- Converts follow the rules. Disciples follow Jesus.
- Converts are all about believing. Disciples are all about being.
- Converts are comfortable. Disciples make sacrifices.
- Converts talk. Disciples make more disciples.
A disciple is someone who whole-heartedly follows the life and example of Jesus, who makes His mission their mission, His values their values, and His heart their heart.
A disciple is someone who desperately seeks to be like Jesus. A disciple is someone so committed to the cause of Christ that they would follow Him through the gates of hell and back.
A disciple is someone who finds their entire identity, purpose and meaning in Jesus. Jesus is the center of their lives. They are all in, fully committed.
Not only is a disciple willing to die for Jesus, but they are dedicated to living every day of their life for Him.
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