Jesus Christ

Many of the things that Christianity teaches us about living a virtuous life are difficult in a “modern” world. Most people do strive toward these tenants but often come up short with an excuse here or there as to why they failed to meet this virtue or that virtue. They do indicate that they try to be faithful, but they are just as infallible as the next person (which is fine by most that practice Christianity or hold position within the faith.) There are, however, a few tenants of the faith that are a bit more central to being a committed member. These tenants were followed by Jesus Christ and flow toward all teachings that were brought down to the people.

Love is all you need

With all do respect to John Lennon, this heading may come off as a little sappy in today’s times. It is, however, central to what Jesus Christ brought to his work in this domain. None is better or worse then another and should be treated in such a fashion. Appreciate the accomplishments of your brother and give him the love that you might want from him. Often the word love is used in a differing fashion these days but the general intent is likely still intact. People have the full range of emotions and need to use them all. This is a need past the teachings of the church and necessary to live a functional life, but let love rise to the top in your life and the rest will follow.

Commitment to oneself and others

Nobody is perfect as they follow the tenants’ set forth by the Lord God, and none would be expected to be. Working toward them, however, is a good place to start. Commitment toward working toward them and practicing them as best as you can is all that is asked by Christianity and, more to the point, the Lord God. As you commit to follow the tenants set forth, you are recognizing the commitment and sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for your sins and transgressions. His love for you and commitment to the word of God has been so written and a lesson to enable your commitment to live a virtuous life.

Making a sacrifice

Nobody is remotely suggesting that anybody make a sacrifice on the order of Jesus, but making a sacrifice in many other ways, shapes and forms is a good way to represent what was done on your behalf. A sacrifice of time in today’s busy world may be thought of as a trifle of a sacrifice in comparison, but it is no less a sacrifice and a recognition of the commitment that is needed in the pursuit of your personal relationship with God.

Just a man

Christianity and its teachings have been passed down and modified through time to make Jesus a symbol and an icon, but at the time he was a man. He chose a life to follow given to him by the Lord God for his people to emulate. Follow as Jesus did and a full relationship with the Lord God will follow, follow some of the teachings and a full relationship with the Lord God will follow.