what did jesus mean when he said that we must carry our crosses ?
2007-04-23 06:45:52 · 16 answers · asked by Grateful 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He meant that we had to die to ourselves. Paul emphasizes when he talked about "putting to death the works of the flesh".
Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Once we die... we are no longer bound by "the law".
Romans 7
Do you not know... that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives?
When we die, we are now hidden within the resurrection of Jesus...
Colossians 3:3
For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
In fact, the actual representation with baptism is to die to our old life (going in to the water) and being resurrected into a new life (coming out of the water). Hence, being "born again".
2007-04-23 06:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
We must carry our cross, which is: the ways we sacrifice and give up everything for the SAKE of following Jesus including sin... like fear or doubt, so that we can follow Him. (which is what He says for us to do right after that). "And he who does not take his cross AND FOLLOW AFTER me, is not worthy of me." -Matt. 10:38 (emphasis shown by capitals, added).
2007-04-23 13:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there one thing in your life that you have the hardest time dealing with? For me it's being too nice to people. It has cost me allot in the past and I often get used. For me, this is my cross. I can't change it, just shift the load. Does that make sence?
2007-04-23 13:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by night_scapes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever burden you carry, because of your faith, must be carried one day at a time. God will provide you with the strength to carry it, when you seek His face.
2007-04-23 13:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It 's figurative to mean that we carry whatever burden the Lord sets on our shoulders. Figurative, mind you.
Some people had the burden to carry it to their violent deaths. But the Lord made them able to carry it. And He promised to do it. He always keeps His promises.
2007-04-23 13:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, we must sacrifice our lives for the cause of cross.
2007-04-23 13:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by A Gabbi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meaning that we have to be in submission to Jesus everyday and put our sinful nature on hold everyday in order to do what is Gods will.
2007-04-23 13:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are trials we all must face because of the condition of this old system of things and our own human imperfection. We need to bear those.
2007-04-23 13:48:47 · answer #8 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its figurative of self-denial. In order to grow spiritually one must deny themselves of the things that hinder spiritual growth.
2007-04-23 13:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by Who's got my back? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though i am not a christians, but what i get out of the staement is that you should take responsibility of your actions and be ready for the concequences.
2007-04-23 13:54:03 · answer #10 · answered by WiseGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋