Thought for the Day
I’m just doing some sermon prep and reading a great new book called, “Jesus Manifesto”, by Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola. This quote has really struck me this morning:
Jesus cannot be separated from his teachings. Aristotle said to his disciples, ‘Follow my teachings.’ Socrates likewise said to his disciples, ‘Follow my teachings.’ Buddha said to his disciples, ‘Follow my meditations.’ Confucius said to his disciples, ‘Follow my sayings.’ And Muhammad said to his disciples, ‘Follow my noble pillars.’
But Jesus says to his disciples, ‘Follow me.’
In all the religions and philosophies of the world, a follower can follow the teachings of its founder without having a relationship with that founder. But not so with Jesus Christ. The teachings of Jesus cannot be separated from Jesus himself.
Food for thought I reckon! What about you?
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