death is gain

Does my life demonstrate that I am ready and willing to die for the sake of Jesus?

A true Christian must be willing to say, "I will not renounce Christ, even if it costs my life." But as soon as we say that, it makes a whole lot of things in our lives look ridiculous. I will die for you, but I can't find time to sit and read your teaching each day. I will die for you, but prayer doesn't seem real. I will die for you, but I can't talk to Jim about you at work. I will die for you, but I can't support your cause with more than 10% of my income. One of the best ways to bring wonderful Christ-honoring changes into your life is to measure your way of life by your willingness to die for Jesus.
John Piper
May I not be ashamed of the gospel! May I not forget the gospel! May Jesus be everything! May I not only be able to say, "I will not renounce Christ, even if it costs my life," but also "To live is Christ; to die is gain!"

Amen.

1 comments:

June 21, 2010 at 1:18 PM Unknown said...

Hey, I remember this quote from the concert. I really liked that you shared it there. How true! Amen!!
I like your profile pic. ;) Looks like something that would be in Gladiator. :)
I don't see a place to click so that I can follow your blog, but I'll definitely be checking back in every once in a while. I'm off to check on your 'recommended blogs'. Feel free to stop by mine!
www.God-sDaughter.blogspot.com
Many blessings!
hugs,
Your sister in Christ...

Titus 3:4-7

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