jesus commanded us to DIE for his sake in this life so that we can enter the kingdom of heaven
i find this extremely scary and i think i dont have the courage to die for a good cause.
sinful as iam , wat should i do to change my attitude and have the courage to obey jesus's command ?
2007-04-23 07:46:25 · 28 answers · asked by Grateful 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Many modern believers have misunderstood the words of Yeshua... He did not come to teach doctrines of belief -- but rather, TheWay to enter the Kingdom within and learn directly from the Indwelling Light and Revealer of All Truths.
Thus, he taught that the door to the Kingdom within can only be entered while a person is still physically alive in the body.
The idea that we must die in order to enter the Kingdom, is recognized by the disciple to mean that we must die with respect to the thinking and culture of this world.
Throughout his Epistles the Apostle Paul writes that the carnal mind is dead to man’s spiritual reality. In this respect, what the believer would ignore as being too extreme, the disciple understands that these more mature Gospel concepts convey the means of waking up from the stupor, sleep, or death of being focused in the physical, as seen in the words: “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment” (Matt 12:36 KJV).
And, unless you can find the "narrow gate", you cannot enter into heaven or go to glory when you physically die. Throughout the New Testament there is many references to believers standing there -- at that time -- who would not die without seeing the Kingdom come: "Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom" (Matt 16:28 NKJ). These words make reference to the inner "narrow gate" opening within the genuine disciple of TheWay, and they being permitted into the Kingdom.
Regardless of what your pastor, minister, priest, clergy or inspired preacher tells you, if you fail to find the "narrow gate that is difficult and which leads to life, and only the very few ever find it" that permits entrance into the Kingdom within you (Luke 17:20-21) while you are still alive in the physical body, you will have walked the broad-way that is walked by the multitudes to their own self-destruction.
2007-04-23 07:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you in a situation that is calling for you to die for the sake of Jesus? More than likely not, and if you were there would probably be more options available for you to live and serve Jesus rather than dying.. Such situations demanding only a life or death choice in the name of Jesus do not happen very often, and more than likely you will never encounter it.
2007-04-23 07:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is ok to be afraid to die for a cause, after all you are not Jesus! A change in the way you think will come over time.
2007-04-23 08:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he didn't. Might want to try re-reading whatever it is you think you think you read. Christ died for OUR sake, we don't do it the other way around, that would be a waste.
Live your life in the path Christ carved for you. Be kind, love people, don't lie cheat or steal, be sincere, treat your parents right, be good to your family, take care of the poor and sick. When your time comes, you will have lived a good life, touched others, and be remembered with fond thoughts.
2007-04-23 07:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by lystrayel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to find him. You will love him enough to die for him after you have found him, it will not seem that hard when faced with the choice I hope. Remember it is better to die for Jesus than to die with out Jesus. We will all have to Die at some point.
2007-04-23 07:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by saintrose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being willing to obey is half the battle, sometime if you're willing to be willing. Jesus will always meet you where you are. Physical death isn't always the issue. Laying our lives down/dieing to ourselves is what is required & all that means is that we submit ourselves to the will of God for our lives not seeking to have our own way all the time.
2007-04-23 07:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by wanda3s48 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are to "Die" to the Old Sin Nature & be "Born Again" into a "New Life" in the Family of God! (Romans 6:1-23) John
2007-04-23 07:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by moosemose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not remember reading anything in the Bible that says "you have to die for my sake" though i do know that he died for our sake. Now just because you die doesn't guarantee a spot in heaven. You have to dedicate your life to God.
As far as attitude goes surround yourself with people with common goals... it might just change your attitude.
2007-04-23 07:53:29 · answer #8 · answered by maqi45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in the West we're usually called to die to ourselves by showing love to the annoying family member, sending money to Darfur instead of buying a latte, and getting off the computer and doing something out of love for others (oops, that one's for me! Talk to you later).
2007-04-23 07:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by rcpeabody1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he's talking about spiritual death, "crucifying the Flesh"
but many people like the Apostles and Martyrs and have died for their faith.
It's sad that it came to such a choice, why kill people just because they don't agree with them.
look what they did to Jesus, because they felt he threatened their religion. it is scary.
have a great day :-)
2007-04-23 07:53:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋