For Lutherans, being a Christian is synonymous with being a disciple of Jesus. A disciple is a person who follows another. In the gospels, Jesus says, "If any want to become my disciple, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me" (Mark 8:34b) We are called to cruciform (cross-shaped) living. The popular news and culture site Buzzfeed doesn't always represent the best the internet has the offer, but Buzzfeed often run listicles that will "restore your faith in humanity," like this one (the linked article does contain swearing). What does it mean to you to follow Jesus? What is the relationship between the self-sacrificial living to which we are called and kindness?
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