A True Disciple

and maturity, and it will continue throughout our life.

THE MARKS OF A TRUE DISCIPLE

True disciples are kingdom minded. They are word centered, they walk in the blessings of their relationship with Christ, and they endeavor to lead others into the fullness of Christ.

A True Disciple Values The Word

It ’ s worth noting that this process of sanctification cannot take place without the Word of God. As true disciples of Christ, we must realize that our life is intricately tied to the Word. We cannot survive spiritually nor can we grow in our faith unless we are letting it dwell in us richly as Colossians 3:16 reminds us. Additionally, Deuteronomy 8:3 states, “ man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. ” Paul states that faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Rom10:17). As we receive the Word, the Holy Spirit quickens it to work in us—in salvation and sanctification (1Thes 2:13). One of the marks of a true disciple is their love of the Word. They desire the Word and they study it. They understand the Word and value it. For them the Word is nourishing spiritual food. They

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