29th August
Topic: Commitment and how a Christian lives their life.
In our previous class we did go over to how Jesus said that he'll bring division. And that division might be between religion and family, even if that wasn't his intention.
Verse: Matthew 6:24, 33-34
You cannot serve two masters. It isn't easy to live a life of duplicity/multiplicity. If you choose not to serve Christ, you're conversely choosing to serve yourself.
"Serving two masters" here doesn't mean having to sacrifice your standard/quality of life for Jesus. Human needs (food, shelter, reputation, riches, etc) are not what needs to be compromised here. You cannot be consumed by the need for consumption (like being too caught up in accumulating wealth, for example).
The requirement of being a Christian is stated in Ephesians 6. Be a good son, lawful husband and all that.
Verse: I Corinthians 13:4-8
History: the apostle Paul is teaching new followers what Christianity is all about, in the place of Corinth.
Question: how to live a life while being different to others, as you're a Christian. Below would be more towards Buddhism/Taoism vs Christianity.
It's not just the communication with family but explaining to them why a Christian can/cannot do for religious practices/worship. And of course, discussing this beforehand. Conversations should not be clashes, but interactions to foster tolerance and understanding. Physical act and meaning as to why you can't hold joss sticks, for example.
Love, is the fundamental thing to Christianity. Love should be the motivation.
Homework: what's stopping you (Fang, psychologically and spiritually especially) in commitment towards Christ? Any doubts or questions?
Note: This, I have a lot of doubts over.
