In Luke 14:25-28, Jesus tells us that to be a Christian, to be his disciple, means to take up your cross and follow him. This is why he says you need to count the cost of what it means to become a Christian. You must understand that being a Christian does not mean simply having a feeling, being nice to people, or reading your Bible. It means living for Christ and doing what is right even if it is inconvenient or troublesome. Jesus does not want people who merely desire to be comforted and coddled. He requires that we turn from our sins, that we trust in him, that we live for him. If you are not willing to do this, then "giving Jesus a try" won't do you any good. In fact, it can harm you by giving you a false sense of assurance that you're a Christian, but when your problems are solved, you turn away from Christ. Picking up your cross does not mean that life is always easy. It means that sometimes it can be difficult. It means that you don't lie to your boss, your spouse, or your friends. It means you work hard and faithfully. It means that you are honest, responsible, respectful, and that you seek to know what God wants you to do with on your life (you find this through prayer and Bible study). It means you live for God, not yourself - even if it costs you. Being a disciple of Christ is not always easy. But it is always good and it is always worth the effort. So, count the cost before you turn to Jesus. http://jilworldwide.chatango.com/ :)) http://patricksperry.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/the-27-characteristics-of-the-anti-christ/ http://postimage.org/ WE ARE THE WORLD FOR PHILIPPINES . DO WATCH !! THANKS =))

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