“The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” [Mark 1.15]
- Repentant (giving up my own way)
- Trust in idols, provoking God's jealousy
- Unforgiveness, inflicting curses
- Pride, greed, and lust, giving preference to "self"
- Unbelief, embracing powerless religion and fear
- Believing (taking up my cross)
- Trust in God alone, appeasing God's jealousy
- Forgiveness, breaking curses
- Humility, charity, and holiness, giving preference to others
- God-pleasing faith, rejecting powerless religion and fear
- Following Jesus
- Wherever He takes me
If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. [Matthew 16.24 (also, Mark 8.34 & Luke 9.23)]
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