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One aspect of taking up our cross and following Jesus is doing right even when

One aspect of taking up our cross and following Jesus is doing right even when. we know HARM AWAITS. “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24). Such characterized the life of Jesus

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One aspect of taking up our cross and following Jesus is doing right even when

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  1. One aspect of taking up our cross and following Jesus is • doing right even when we know HARM AWAITS “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24) • Such characterized the life of Jesus • Such characterized the ministry of Paul • And US?? • Consider a closing example: the apostles (Acts 4,5) • Why? • His desire that the Father’s will be done • His concern for His fellow man • Why? • His desire that the Father’s will be done • His concern for His fellow man --Matthew 16:21 --Matthew 17:22-23 --Matthew 20:17-19 --Romans 15:25-31 --Acts 20:22-23 --Acts 21:10-13 • Preaching in tough situations • Talking to the fallen • Refusing unethical practices • Choosing Jesus over family • Opposing school officials • Disciplining a fellow member

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