I may have overlooked a topic on this so I apologize if this topic has already been covered.
The last few weeks I have been reading my bible more and reading more christian books. I read a book titled not a fan. In this book it points out the difference in being a fan of Jesus and a follower.
In this book they pointed out so many scriptures in the bible that Jesus had said he does not want anything to come between you and him. Also times where he has said people who weren't cutting it would not make it into heaven. I.E I never knew you, and lukewarm. There has also been verses saying that the followers of the Lord just gave up everything, dropped it all moved on and never looked back.
I am willing to do all of this but I am just lost on how to go about it. I need clarification on what constitutes me looking away from the Lord and not being a proper follower. I have asked him to guide me and help me to die as I am and be reborn in him.
The question I am asking is how much of what I do now do I need to stop.
I have read that anything that keeps you from him is not going to be good enough. I have read examples instead of sitting around and watching tv I should be out helping the sick and needy or witnessing. I don't know if I should stop enjoying video games so I can do something meaningful. I am new to this thinking so I haven't felt drawn to anything (like the Lord leading me to missionary work and the like). Should I stop reading the novels I do because I should be reading my bible or other christian works. (Also nothing I read or watch or play is considered unchristian nor do I do it when I get the strong urge to read my bible do I say "wait till this show is over.") Another example of something I have read is, a man sold all of his belongings and followed the Lord. Should I get rid of any figurines I have or artwork just because they (I realize this now) a waste of money, and give that money to church or a homeless shelter. I ask this because I do like them, I enjoy looking at them and collecting but again, how much is too much or just because I think they are cool looking am I going to be denied because I liked them more than God ?(of course I don't)
Any clarification on this or tell me I'm thinking too much?
Luke 9:23 (NKJV)
Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
The last few weeks I have been reading my bible more and reading more christian books. I read a book titled not a fan. In this book it points out the difference in being a fan of Jesus and a follower.
In this book they pointed out so many scriptures in the bible that Jesus had said he does not want anything to come between you and him. Also times where he has said people who weren't cutting it would not make it into heaven. I.E I never knew you, and lukewarm. There has also been verses saying that the followers of the Lord just gave up everything, dropped it all moved on and never looked back.
I am willing to do all of this but I am just lost on how to go about it. I need clarification on what constitutes me looking away from the Lord and not being a proper follower. I have asked him to guide me and help me to die as I am and be reborn in him.
The question I am asking is how much of what I do now do I need to stop.
I have read that anything that keeps you from him is not going to be good enough. I have read examples instead of sitting around and watching tv I should be out helping the sick and needy or witnessing. I don't know if I should stop enjoying video games so I can do something meaningful. I am new to this thinking so I haven't felt drawn to anything (like the Lord leading me to missionary work and the like). Should I stop reading the novels I do because I should be reading my bible or other christian works. (Also nothing I read or watch or play is considered unchristian nor do I do it when I get the strong urge to read my bible do I say "wait till this show is over.") Another example of something I have read is, a man sold all of his belongings and followed the Lord. Should I get rid of any figurines I have or artwork just because they (I realize this now) a waste of money, and give that money to church or a homeless shelter. I ask this because I do like them, I enjoy looking at them and collecting but again, how much is too much or just because I think they are cool looking am I going to be denied because I liked them more than God ?(of course I don't)
Any clarification on this or tell me I'm thinking too much?
Luke 9:23 (NKJV)
Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.