The Life I Live…

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24, NIV 1984).

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20, NIV 1984).

My Musings – A couple well-known verses, with interesting paralells:

Deny Yourself – “I no longer live.“
Come After Me – “Christ lives in me.“
Take Up Your Cross – “I have been crucified with Christ.“
Follow Me – “I live by faith in the Son of God.“

My Advice – Christ gave up so much (denied Himself) to pursue (come after) us. This took Him to the cross (crucified), so that we might live (by…

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I was raised in a Christian family and my earliest childhood memories include regular Sunday school and Church attendance as a family. I was taught that our Judeo-Christian values were not just a part of our Sunday routine they should be part of our character and influence all aspects of our lives. I was also taught that as important as these values were they could not save us. We must also be “born again” by accepting Christ. View all posts by thebrewisamusing