Exlain how this teaching about discipleship could affect the life of a Christian today
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A02: Explain how this teaching about Discipleship could affect the life of a Christian today.
Discipleship today is very much the same as it was in Jesus' time except there is one small difference we are not following Jesus around like the disciples did. The way we practice it has changed because nowadays we do not have to leave our families and friends behind. We can be married, have our own house and possessions just as long as we always put Jesus first before all material possessions.
Although we practice Discipleship different nowadays the values are still very much the same. There are still some people that do dedicate their entire lives to God such as monks and nuns in closed orders such as convents, monasteries and missionaries.
For me to be a good disciple of Jesus I would need to show love of God and love of neighbour on a very regular basis, this is known as 'love in action'- Mother Theresa.
Jesus calls everyone through Baptism. It is up to us whether or not we decide to follow. We can follow in different ways by living our lives as Jesus told us...