Faith Venture

All of my study, training, reading, listening about Jesus points to just one thing—following Jesus is a way of life.

You can argue different theologies. You can argue what belief means.  You can argue about the roles and status of women, gay people, poor people, rich people, people of different tribes or races. These are merely arguments.

Jesus left just two commandments as “requirements” for his followers.

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and soul, and strength, and mind.

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

The word love in these commands is an action verb. It is what you do. How you act. How you relate to other people. And he left no room for doubt—other people meant, well, all other people.

This is what having faith in Jesus means. Actively loving in the giving sense of the word.

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