[Jesus continued,] "When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father."
—John 15:8 NLT
True disciples become like their teacher, Jesus! [1] That means their lives are fruitful. [2] They take on the character of Jesus. [3] They also care for people as Jesus does by living sacrificially and redemptively. [4] Their Christianity isn't all talk, but it is demonstrated in both word and deed. [5] They let the fruit of their lives bring glory to God through the things they do and the way they live their lives. [6]
[1] Luke 6:40.
[2] John 15:5.
[3] Galatians 5:22-23.
[4] Philippians 2:5-11.
[5] 1 John 3:18.
[6] Matthew 5:16.
Holy and righteous God, my heavenly Father, please fashion me into a true disciple — one of your children who brings you glory because of the godly quality of my character and because of my commitment to bring others to know your grace. Help me to live like Jesus. In his name, I pray. Amen.
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—John 15:8 NLT
Key Thought
True disciples become like their teacher, Jesus! [1] That means their lives are fruitful. [2] They take on the character of Jesus. [3] They also care for people as Jesus does by living sacrificially and redemptively. [4] Their Christianity isn't all talk, but it is demonstrated in both word and deed. [5] They let the fruit of their lives bring glory to God through the things they do and the way they live their lives. [6]
[1] Luke 6:40.
[2] John 15:5.
[3] Galatians 5:22-23.
[4] Philippians 2:5-11.
[5] 1 John 3:18.
[6] Matthew 5:16.
Today's Prayer
Holy and righteous God, my heavenly Father, please fashion me into a true disciple — one of your children who brings you glory because of the godly quality of my character and because of my commitment to bring others to know your grace. Help me to live like Jesus. In his name, I pray. Amen.
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