In the Bible, Luke 9:23 says, "And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." How do we do that practically in our day?
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2006-11-04 02:23:36 · 7 answers · asked by Pearly Gator 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It means to get ready to face persecution for His sake but follow Him anyway and be Christlike in your lifestyle. Picking up one's cross is simply to take on the hardships that will most likely befall you as a Christian.
2006-11-04 02:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This refers to the Putting Down of your Fleshly Desires that can become Sinful.
You Pick up your Cross and Crucify your Flesh (Worldly Sinfull Desires, bad habits etc) by Reading the Word of GOD Daily, Praying Daily, Studying the Word Daily, going to Meetings (assembling yourselves) (what some call "going to church on Sunday)---doing these Things DILIGENTLY is the Way you Follow Jesus and "Pick up your Cross" (crucify the fleshly, sinfull Desires) and become Christ-Like.
Hope this Helps.
2006-11-04 10:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Our cross is the baggage that hinders us away from Jesus. The cross is a metaphor for all the things that separate us from Christ. To take up our cross would be to face these challenges and follow Christ for the answer and remedy to thses issues.When we follow Him all of our cares and worries will pass away since we are focused on His glory and not on the sins that so easily beset us.
2006-11-04 10:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Jayde 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the cross is represenative of the burdens we must bear when we follow after Christ. the definition of a saint in the Bible is someone who makes a covenant by sacrifice with God.
2006-11-04 10:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by norm s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all have our crosses to bear. If we accept or daily suffering with Christian charity and offer it to God in union with the suffering of Jesus, we will be made holy. Unfortunately, our society teaches us to avoid suffering at all costs. If you don't want to have your baby, just kill it; if you are suffering through a hard marriage, just get a divorce; if you are suffering from a terminal disease, have a doctor kill you. This is the exact opposite of what Jesus demanded of his disciples.
2006-11-04 10:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by infinity 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that it means to follow Christ.
2006-11-04 10:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means IT AIN'T EASY BEING CHEESY. It won't be EASY.
We have to give up inguldging in worldly pleasures, and we won't win any popularity contests.
2006-11-04 10:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋