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How do I know whether I am a disciple or a follower?



Luke 14:33
In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything, he cannot be my disciple.

Discipleship and following are different. Anyone can be a follower. But a disciple, prioritises. For a follower, it is convenience. He may or may not. He will join the meeting online, if the situations are cordial, with camera switched off and then do other things simultaneously as well. A disciple listens with intend, takes note, rerevises it, desiring to practise it. A follower is irregularly irregular in attendance. A disciple longs and plans to listen to the word. A follower may or may not obey, depending on convenience. A disciple's only option is to obey.

Why do you pursue Jesus? Is it as if He is the only way to meaningful and purposeful living? Or is He one of the way? Are there other ways of entertainment and responsibilities which would weigh more in your life as compared to this God? Would you take the convenient route or the more beautiful and fruitful route of pursuing and seeking Jesus, no matter what. That is how discipleship is different from following. Anyone can follow. But it takes an active effort to be a disciple. Because you have to leave everything. Even hate yourself.

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